Björnstorp Castle

Genarp, Sweden

Björnstorp Castle was built in 1752 and reshaped in 1860-1880, with its final appearance set in 1868, by architect Helgo Zettervall. The original builder was Christina Törnflyckt who was married to famous stateman Carl Piper. The castle represents romantic Rococo style.

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790, Genarp, Sweden
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Founded: 1752
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

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John Doe (2 years ago)
Var på julmarknad. Okej att gå runt mellan logarna.
Anders Jacobsson (3 years ago)
Fin plats för Julmarknad och honung från Anders Bigårdar
Johan Hjelm (3 years ago)
Mycket vacker miljö som andas stillhet och energi.Julmarknaden va 5 stjärnor.
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Fanns allt som ska finnas på en julmarknad. Inget krimskrams. Genuint konsthantverk. Fina produkter att stoppa i munnen. Välorganiserad parkering. Första gången för oss. Kommer bara att bli den from nästa år! Man har ju varit på en del genom åren. Lunna melle var en extra stjärna ⭐
Noura Hadid (3 years ago)
Der var et super hyggeligt julemarked med masser af små boder med salg af lækre julegaver, smykker, pynteting, ost, marmalader m.m. For de små så kunne de ride og se islandske heste i en lille tur, samt se på får.
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