Uppsala Castle | |
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Uppsala slott | |
General information | |
Type | Castle |
Town or city | Uppsala |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 59°51′12″N 17°38′07″E / 59.85333°N 17.63528°E |
Construction started | 1549 |
Completed | 1762 (rebuild after fire) |
Renovated | several 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.