Uppsala Castle

Uppsala Castle
Uppsala slott
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General information
TypeCastle
Town or cityUppsala
CountrySweden
Coordinates59°51′12″N 17°38′07″E / 59.85333°N 17.63528°E / 59.85333; 17.63528
Construction started1549
Completed1762 (rebuild after fire)
Renovatedseveral times
Website
sfv.se/uppsala-slott (in Swedish)

Uppsala Castle (Swedish: Uppsala slott) is a 16th-century royal castle in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. Throughout much of its early existence, the castle played a major role in the history of Sweden. Originally constructed in 1549, the castle has been heavily remodeled, expanded, and otherwise modified. Today the structure houses the official residence of the governor of Uppsala County, various businesses, and two museums.