Nyköping Castle

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Nyköpingshus

Nyköping Castle is a medieval castle in Sweden Nyköping, which is now in ruins.

History

In the 12th century a castle was built in Nyköping, which was extended in the 13th century a castle. Further improvements made ​​Nyköpingshus one of the strongest fortresses in the kingdom. At the beginning of the 14th century - in the power struggle between the brothers Birger Magnusson, Erik and Valdemar Magnusson - were here first the king Birger imprisoned and some years later the brothers Erik and Valdemar, who also died there. In the wake of the uprising after her death in 1318 the castle was destroyed.

About 50 years later, the castle was rebuilt, and in the following centuries extensive alterations and extensions have been made. 1574 Nyköpinghus became the residence of the Duke Charles, later King Charles IX. , Who had rebuilt the castle into a Renaissance chateau.

In the conflagration of 1665, which affected large parts of the town Nyköping, also the castle was destroyed. It was never rebuilt, but within the walls a residence for the governor of the province was built in the 18th century. Later the plant was used as a prison and now houses the Palace a museum.

Some parts of the castle were restored in the 20th century and now host permanent exhibitions of the museum Sörmlands and a restaurant.