Carnan Tower
Slottshagsgatan 1, Helsingborg, Sweden
Description:
One of the many architectural attractions of the Swedish city of Helsingborg is the medieval Karnan Tower, which is the only surviving part of the eponymous castle that once controlled the entrance to the Baltic Sea. The castle was built in 1310 by decree of King Eric VI of Denmark. It was the most important and most fortified fortress in the area and played an important role in controlling the strait between Scania and Zeeland.
At the top of the tower, which has survived to this day, there was an observation deck from which, if necessary, could open fire on enemy troops. The castle was destroyed in 1679, for a while the tower continued to serve as a reference point for transportation along the Øresund Strait.
In 1993-1994, a major reconstruction of the Karnan Tower was carried out, designed by Swedish entrepreneur and engineer Oscar Ferdinand Trapp. Nowadays, it is very popular with tourists, as it is an integral part of Swedish history.