architecture
Kastelholm Castle
A medieval stronghold survives as a mixture of restored rooms and open ruins.
The story behind the place
Kastelholm is Åland's medieval castle, first mentioned in writing in 1388. It grew through several stages while Åland and Finland formed part of the Swedish realm. Fires and abandonment left parts of the complex ruined; restoration has preserved its surviving buildings and made its changing form legible. The tall stone house, higher keep and roofless walls together tell a longer story than a single finished medieval design.
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Read more from the sources
- Kastelholms slott — Ålands MuseumÅlands Museum
