Gripsholm Castle
Gripsholms Slott, Mariefred, 60 km from Stockholm, Sweden
Description:
Construction of the present castle building was begun by Gustav Vasa in 1537 and completed in 1709 under Charles XII. It is a beautifully preserved medieval castle in Renaissance style.
Gripsholm Castle has been used many times throughout its history as a prison for various royal relatives. In the XVI century, Duke Johan and King Eric XIV were imprisoned here, as well as Catherine Jagiellonka, here she had a son who later became King Sigismund III.
In this castle you can see the magnificent interiors of four different eras. Also on display is part of the portrait collection of the National Museum of Sweden.