Kronoberg Castle

Kronoberg Castle is a medieval smash positioned on an island in lake Helgasjon, 5 kilometres 3.1 mi north of the city of Växjö in Småland, Sweden. Kronoberg County, wherein it is placed, was named after the fortress. In 1444 Lars Mikaelson, the bishop of Växjö, constructed a stone building at the lakeshore. During the Dano-Swedish War of 1470–71, Danish forces destroyed the residence. It was reconstructed and fortified after peace changed into restored in 1472. During the Swedish Reformation the fort and its property had been confiscated by way of Gustav. In 1542, all through the Dacke War, Kronoberg turned into taken over by rebels led through Nils Dacke.

The riot turned into suppressed in 1543, and manage reverted to the crown. Due to its strategic place near the border among Sweden and Denmark on the time, the citadel became in addition fortified and became a stronghold on this part of Smaland. The king's son John III ordered additional upgrades that in no way were finished.