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Gripsholm Castle

Gripsholms Slott | Mariefred, Sweden
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4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
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Rye, NY
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The castle is well worth a visit. The setting is beautiful, and you are able to visit many rooms. The village of Mariefred is also worth a walk through, but there is not a lot there. Instead of waiting for the bus back to the train, we decided to walk. The 40 minute walk is along a path with only... More

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Mariefred, Sweden
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

When in the neighboorhood you must go to Mariefred to visit the Mariefred Castle. You will see a castle built in the 1500's, re-built, expanded and restored over the centuries, preserved in very good condition presenting a Swedish historic master piece. Take a stroll in the park surrounded by water and enjoy the nice location. Open daily from May 15... More

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Laurel, Maryland
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199 helpful votes 199 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2007
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As part of the Globus tour I did of Scandanavia, we got to do a tour of Gripsholm Castle. The present day castle was built by King Gustav Vasa as a defense against foreign and domestic enemies. Parts of it have been changed over the years. The castle houses the Swedish National Collection of Portraits which is reportedly the largest... More

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Södertälje, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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München
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81 reviews 81 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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Schwalbach, Germany
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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Madrid, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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Regensburg
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011
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