Lyckå Castle Ruins

Lyckeby, Sweden

Lyckå (Lyckeby) Castle was built in 1545-1560 according the order of Kristian III of Denmark. It replaced a small castle manor and was purposed against the rebellious peasants. Battles between Denmark and Sweden were fought in Lyckå in 1507 and 1564. The castle was demolished in 1600 after Lyckå lost its city privileges to Kristianopel. Kristian IV of Denmark ordered to use castle stones to build new fortifications in Kristianopel. Today foundations of castle and two corner towers remain.

References:

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Address

Verkövägen, Lyckeby, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1545-1560
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alex (2 years ago)
Bravo ?

Artur Opala (3 years ago)
Not much has been left, but still thick walls makes great impression and grim remembrance of the times defined by constant and bloody wars.

Rosalie Selhorst (3 years ago)
There was a wedding reception going on. But otherwise, not much to see.

Shreya Sharma (5 years ago)
Full of mosquitoes and garbage (which is very rare here)

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