North Gate

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North Gate (Norre Port) is the only existing part of the Halmstad city wall. It was completed in 1601 by King Kristian IV of Denmark. The gate was restored in 2005 and is one of the rare survived city gates in Sweden.

Castles and fortifications in SwedenAll sites in HalmstadEarly Vasa Era

Address
Norre Katts gränd 1, Halmstad, Sweden

Established
1601

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