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Vadstena Castle
Opposite end of town next to the monastery
Småland
Southern Sweden
Sweden
Type: Historical Interest
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Småland
Southern Sweden
Sweden
Type: Historical Interest
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Heading north from Gränna, the E4 Highway will make its way inland by Ödeshög after about 10-15 minutes. Take a detour instead and stay along the Vättern shore on Road 50 toward Vadstena. This pleasant little town has many well preserved buildings from the 13th-16th centuries, including the famous Vadstena Castle built for King Gustav Vasa, where he also was married in 1552. The majestic castle is open to the public and guided tours are offered in the summer. Another historical attraction is the newly opened Sankta Birgitta Museum at the opposite end of town next to the monastery.
Birgitta lived in the 14th century and is sweden’s most famous saint. She founded the monastery here in Vadstena and her impact on religious beliefs in Sweden was strong, until the reformation by Vasa some 200 years later. The walk from the castle and the monastery is a pleasant one between old wooden houses and cobblestoned streets.
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