Visit the beautiful Linköping Castle,Linköping while touring the city of Linköping. This is a major Linköping Tourist Attraction and is an important historical and heristge site. The castle is in the Province of Östergötland County in the city of Linköping. The Linköping Castle,Linköping is situated opposite the Linköping Cathedral.
The city of Linköping is the fifth largest in Sweden and is the capital of the Östergötland County. It is situated in the northern part of the region of Östergötland. You can reach the city by air, rail and road. The main airports serving the city are Skavsta Airport and Linkoping Airport.
Just southwest of the Cathedral is the King's Garden (Kungsträdgården). The castle is in the southwest of the cathedral. It was originally the residence for the bishop. The Linköping Castle in Linköping has been altered and restored and is now the Governor's Residence. The castle was begun in 12th century, and was once the home of bishops, governors and other important personages. Presently it is the residence of the County-Governor of Östergötland, and also houses a museum dedicated to the town's history.
The cathedral is built on the site of the first church in the 12th century. It was expanded over the centuries ending in the construction of the tower in the 19th century. The Linköping Castle,Linköping is also known as Linkoping Slott. Apart from the castle there are other Tourist Attractions in Linköping. Some of which are -
- Kaga Church,Linköping
- Linköping Castle,Linköping
- Linköping Cathedral,Linköping
- Air Force Museum / Flygvapenmuseum Malmen,Linköping
- Gamla Linköping - Open-Air Museum,Linköping
- Stångebro Monument,Linköping
- Stora Torget,Linköping
- Vårdsberg,Linköping
- Vreta Abbey,Linköping
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