Gränsö Slott
Gränsö Castle | |
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Gränsö Slott | |
Västervik, Sweden | |
Coordinates | 57.7606° N 16.6830° E |
Type | Manor House |
Site information | |
Owner | Per Johansson |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1807 |
Built by | Olof Johan Risselskiöld |
Gränsö Slott (English: Gränsö Castle /ˈɡrænsoʊ/) is a manor house located near Västervik in Kalmar County, Sweden. Today, Gränsö is operated as a resort.[1]
History
[edit]The original building consisted of a main hall made in wood, which was built in 1807 by Olof Johan Risselskiöld. The castle was extended many times during the 19th century.[2]
In 1992, the castle was subject to an extensive renovation. In 1993, when the renovation was nearly finished, a devastating fire destroyed the whole building. The castle was rebuilt again in 1994, in only four months.[2]
Today, the building is classified as a resort and is privately owned by Per Johansson. [3] Prior to Johansson, Robert Fleetwood was the last owner, within whose family Gränsö had been inherited since 1886.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gränsö Slott". sverigeplats.se. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Gränsö slott utanför Västervik". digitaltmuseum.se. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ Persdotter, Anna (2018-03-28). "Häng med in på slottets nya spa". www.corren.se. Retrieved 2020-03-17.