Karlberg Palace
Karlberg Palace (Swedish: [kaɭˈbærj]) is a palace by the Karlberg Canal in Solna Municipality in Sweden, adjacent to Stockholm's Vasastaden district. The palace, built in 1630, today houses the Military Academy Karlberg.
| Karlberg Palace | |
|---|---|
Main building, south façade. | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo Classicism |
| Town or city | Solna |
| Country | Sweden |
| Construction started | 1634 |
| Completed | 1795 |
| Client | Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie |
| Owner | The State |
| Landlord | Swedish Fortifications Agency |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Carl Christoffer Gjörwell, Louis Jean Desprez (1791-93), Jean de la Vallée (1670-80) |
In the palace park are found, among other things, a "temple of Diana" (originally dedicated to Neptune) and the burial site of Pompe, the dog of King Charles XII.
Notwithstanding that the palace remains a military institution, the palace park is accessible to the public and is open daily between 6 AM and 10 PM.
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