Örbyhus Castle
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Örbyhus Castle (Swedish: Örbyhus slott) is a castle in Tierp Municipality, Sweden. It lies some 12 kilometres east of European route E4, approximately halfway between Uppsala and Gävle.
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Örbyhus Castle | |
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Tierp Municipality, Sweden | |
Coordinates | 60°12′00″N 17°42′33″E |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Open to the public | Yes, guided tours |
Site history | |
Built by | Johan Kristensson Vasa |
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Known since the 14th century, the estate was turned into a castle during the 15th century by Johan Kristensson Vasa, grandfather of Swedish king Gustav Vasa. The castle has been used as a prison, and its most well-known prisoner was king Eric XIV of Sweden, who died here in 1577.