Gävle Castle

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On the south side of the river, Gävle Castle (Gävle Slott) was originally built by King Johan III in 1593, looking like a real castle with pinnacles and a tower. Unfortunately, it burned down in 1727 and was then rebuilt without the tower to be used as government residences and offices.

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