Vittskövle Castle
| Vittskövle Castle | |
|---|---|
| Vittskövle slott/Widtsköfle slott | |
| Kristianstad Municipality | |
 Vittskövle Castle | |
  Vittskövle Castle | |
| Coordinates | 55°51′17″N 14°08′00″E / 55.8548°N 14.1334°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1553-57 |
Vittskövle Castle (Swedish: Vittskövle slott also spelt Widtsköfle slott) is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in the Nordic countries, and was erected by Jens Brahe in the 16th century as a defence structure. It is currently the private residence of the Stjernswärd family.
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