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3 days ago · Gustav Vasa (hereinafter referred to as Gustav I) was elected King of Sweden by the Estates of the Realm, assembled in Strängnäs on 6 June 1523. Inspired by the teachings of Martin Luther, Gustav I used the Protestant Reformation to curb the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
2 days ago · The castle reached its recognizable form in the 16th century during the reign of Gustav Vasa and his son, John III. During this period, the castle was transformed into a grand Renaissance palace, complete with ornate halls, chapels, and chambers befitting its status as a royal residence.
5 days ago · Later in his life, Sture handed the estate to the Carthusian monastic order. The islet thus became a monastery and remained so until the advent of Gustav Vasa to the throne of Sweden in the 1520s. [2] In 1526, Gustav Vasa ordered that the monks should be displaced to the Cistercian monastery of Julita further west in Södermanland.
2 days ago · The annual Music at Gripsholm series of concerts showcases some of Sweden's leading musicians as they perform European and Swedish classical music. The concerts will be held in the Hall of State at Gripsholm Castle, with the exception of the annual Bellman Day which will take place in Hjorthagen. Find out more about each concert by clicking on ...
1 day ago · Statue of Gustav Vasa. Duration: 5 minutes. A legend in Swedish history! And one of the most famous people. Who is he? Take the tour to hear his epic tale!
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4 days ago · Photo: Kungl Hovstaterna. Follow in the footsteps of King Gustav Vasa around Gripsholm Castle. The walk takes you on a historic tour. What was the purpose of the four towers? Where was King Erik XIV imprisoned? Where were King Gustav Vasa's cannon hatches?
1 day ago · With the accession of Gustav Vasa in 1523 and the establishment of royal power, the population of Stockholm began to grow, reaching 10,000 by 1600. The seventeenth century saw Sweden grow into a major European power, reflected in the development of the city of Stockholm. From 1610 to 1680 the population multiplied sixfold.
