Västerås Castle ( Västerås slott ) is situated at Västerås in the province of Västmanland , Sweden .
4-404: The castle was originally built during the 12th century and in 1540-1544 it was rebuilt. During the latter part of the 17th century, renovation work began under the direction of architect Mathias Spieler (ca. 1640–1691). In 1736, the castle was ravaged by fire. The castle was repaired and expanded in the mid-1740s with Carl Hårleman (1700–1753) as architect, and was completed in the 1750s. During
8-623: The Sjöö estate in the parish of Holm in Enköping . Together with Mathias Spieler and architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder (1615-1681), Stenbock built Sjöö Castle on his estate. The construction work lasted from 1669 until 1679 resulting in the shape and form in which it is today. Sjöö Castle Palace with its park is considered one of the most beautiful in Sweden, with its perfect and harmonious proportions. Spieler
12-547: The 1920s, restoration was carried out led by Västerås city architect Erik Hahr. In 1961, the County Administrative Board moved to a newly built country house which was renovated in 1965–66. 59°36′23″N 16°32′40″E / 59.60639°N 16.54444°E / 59.60639; 16.54444 This article about a castle in Sweden is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mathias Spieler Mathias Spihler (c. 1640 – February 1691)
16-607: Was a Swedish architect and master builder of German descent. Spihler was born at Södermalm in Stockholm , Sweden. He aided Jean de la Vallée in the design and construction of Katarina Kyrka (Catherine Church) as technical superintendent at the church in 1671. Spihler also built the Van der Nootska Palace between 1671 and 1672. In the latter half of the 17th century, Marshal of the Realm of Sweden Johan Gabriel Stenbock (1640-1705) brought
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