Kalmar Castle
Sweden's Renaissance castle with round corner towers, guarding the Baltic coast
- Sweden
- Småland
- 12th century
- Renaissance (medieval origins)
- castle
Kalmar Castle guards the Swedish coast and was rebuilt as a round-towered Renaissance castle in the 16th century, on 12th-century foundations. A moat and gatehouse protect its four corner towers.
Construction: 12th-century origins; Renaissance rebuild 16th century
Frequently asked questions
- When was Kalmar Castle built?
- Kalmar Castle was built mainly in the 12th century. Full construction span: 12th-century origins; Renaissance rebuild 16th century.
- Where is Kalmar Castle?
- Kalmar Castle is in Kalmar, Sweden (around 56.66°, 16.36°).
- What kind of castle is Kalmar Castle?
- Kalmar Castle is a castle in the Renaissance (medieval origins) style. Sweden's Renaissance castle with round corner towers, guarding the Baltic coast.