Kulla Gunnarstorp Castle

Helsingborg, Sweden

In the late 1400s Kulla Gunnarstorp was known as Gundestrup and it belonged to the Pardsberg family. In the mid-1500s it was acquired by Jörgen Brahe, who built the older castle which still exists. After him it has been owned by famous Sparre, De la Gardie and de Geer families. The newer castle was built by Baltzar von Platen in 1865-1868. This was designed by Danish architect Christian Zwingmann. Today the estate is private owned.

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Founded: 1550s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

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