Biskops-Arnö

Bålsta, Sweden

Biskops-Arnö was a palatial residence of the archbishop of Uppsala, built in the first half of the 1300s. After the Reformation it was left to decay and finally demolished in the early 1700's, when the present main building was erected. For nearly 200 years Biskops-Arnö was a seat of Colonel in the Royal Regiment.

In 1956 Biskops-Arnö moved to the foundation of the Association of the Nordic Institute, who placed there a Nordic education institute and a college. Biskops-Arnö is a great destination that offers both nature and culture. Make sure to visit the Gothic hall, a room with limestone player and grand pillars - a remnant of the old bishop's castle. Visiting groups can book a meal or coffee at Biskops-Arnö college who also have hostel during the summer.

References:

Upptäck Sveriges Historia

Address

Biskops-arnövägen 20, Bålsta, Sweden

See all sites in Bålsta

Details

Founded: 1300s
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.biskopsarno.se
www.biskops-arn.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Tore Danielsson (2 years ago)
A cultural experience with heritage and a very nice accommodation close to the folk high school. A special creative calm with the possibility of privacy.

Oscar Broman Vilen (3 years ago)
Nice place and so on nice staff, however don't go here as a teenager as the vast majority are over 45 with a few exceptions, also bring a lot of stuff to do as it often gets boring for a while

Erica Hellman (5 years ago)
Absolutely fantastic facility.

Ola Mattsson (6 years ago)
Great food, nice environment, nice meeting rooms and reasonable prices.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Andy Hay

Historic Site of the week

Argos Theater

The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.