Kastelholm Castle has a long and colourful history. Originally the castle was a fortress, Åland’s only medieval fortress. Construction on it began at the end of the 14th century. At that time the castle site was a small islet, but today the castle only has water on two sides, as the land has continued to rise from the last ice age. After several fires, the castle deteriorated and was abandoned. Today it has been restored to a living ruin, open to visitors during the summer.
Thanks a lot Anna-Kaisa!
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Date: March 10
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