Sweden · Still standing
Linköping Castle
Linköping Castle is a historic castle in Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden, standing opposite Linköping Cathedral. Originating as a 12th-century limestone bishop's residence, it was rebuilt and remodelled in the late 16th century into a compact Renaissance castle; its north wing now houses a museum and it serves as the county governor's residence.
Its prime
1600
Today
Still standing
As it stood in 1600
What Linköping Castle looked like in its prime.
A compact limestone castle set facing the cathedral across the town; its massing is dominated by a continuous ring wall with a long three-storey southern wing added along that wall and a lower, single-storey western nave. Externally the castle presents white-rendered masonry with red-painted surrounds to doors and some windows (as recorded after the 1570s alterations). The north wing completes the courtyard block and the whole appears as a complete, lived-in Renaissance residence.
Its story
The story of Linköping Castle.
Linköping Castle stands opposite Linköping Cathedral in Östergötland. It originated as a 12th-century limestone bishop's residence, and was rebuilt and remodelled in the late 16th century into a compact Renaissance castle.
The castle has been the governor's residence for Östergötland County since 1785 and a state building monument since 1935; its north wing now houses a museum.
Step inside
5 places to explore in 1600.
The record describes 5 distinct spots at Linköping Castle — including 2 interiors: north wing interior — lower-floor rooms, north wing interior — upper-floor rooms. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more rooms, more angles, and more of the place to stand in.
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