Sundbyholm Castle is a castle near the town of Eskilstuna, Sweden on the southern shore of Lake Mälaren.
| Sundbyholm Castle | |
|---|---|
| Sweden | |
 Sundbyholm Castle in September 2011 | |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Renovated |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1648 |
| Built by | Karlsson Gyllenhielm |
History
editSundbyholm Castle was built by the Admiral of the Navy Carl Gyllenhielm, son of King Charles IX of Sweden.[1]
Sundbyholm Castle is known for the beauty of its grounds and nearby environs. It has been the subject of several paintings and drawings, the most famous of which is "The Old Castle" by Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke.
In 1975, the Swedish Bandy Association observed its 50th anniversary here.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sundbyholms Slott". Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ "Bandyhistoria 1966–1984" (in Swedish). Swedish Bandy Association. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
External links
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