Häme Castle
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member exeli
N 61° 00.238 E 024° 27.473
35V E 362548 N 6765896
Häme Castle is a medieval castle in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The castle is located on the coast of lake Vanajavesi in the city center. The castle was originally located on an island.
Waymark Code: WM9A5K
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 07/20/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue Man
Views: 191

Häme Castle is one of Finland’s medieval royal castles. It is believed to have been built at the end of the 13th century, following the crusade by Swedish Earl Birger to Häme region. During the Middle Ages the original fortified camp was built into a residential castle for its commandant. In the 18th century a third storey was built and curtain wall buildings partly replaced the original outer walls. The castle and its surroundings were in prison use from 1837 to 1972. The main castle is now presented as a historical monument.

The Häme Castle and its redbrick barracks are on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi. The promontary has been a meeting place for centuries, and the walls almost echo the voices from the Middle Ages.
Accessibility: Partial access

Condition: Partly ruined

Admission Charge?: yes

Website: [Web Link]

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