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Kastellet
is a small
citadel
located on the islet
Kastellholmen
in central
Stockholm
,
Sweden
.
History
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The first fortification on the location was built in 1667 designed by Governor-general and Field marshal
Erik Dahlbergh
(1625?1703). In 1676, Dahlbergh was made director-general of fortifications for the
Realm of Sweden
. After the fleet moved to
Karlskrona
in 1680, the castle fell into disrepair
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Kastellet exploded in June 1845 and subsequently was built 1846-1848 to the design of military officer and architect
Fredrik Blom
(1781?1853). It consists of a round tower with red brick walls and a 20-meter-high (66 ft) stair tower.
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The castle regained its defensive function during
World War II
when it became part of
Stockholm's permanent air defense
. The tower and battery plane were then equipped with fast-firing anti-aircraft guns. The
Swedish Coastal Artillery
training school departed Kastellet in 1990. On the top of the Kastellet, the
Military Ensign of Sweden
is hoisted and lowered every day, indicating the nation is at peace. On May 17, 1996, the
Norwegian Constitution Day
, some Norwegian
expats
temporarily raised the Norwegian flag in the tower.
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See also
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References
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59°19′21.5″N
18°05′25″E
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59.322639°N 18.09028°E
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59.322639; 18.09028