Sweden is one of the countries in Scandinavia that has a well-preserved number of fortresses. Luckily, I visited some of them and the experience would always be awe-inspiring. I’m particularly impressed by the built and enormousness of each of them. Most of the fortresses in Scandinavia were built even before WW1. They were used to protect […]
Guided Tour Through Carlsten Fortress
Carlstens Fästning (Carlsten Fortress) – This 17th-century fortress is located high up on the island of Marstrand. It’s one of Sweden’s centuries old fortresses that become tourist attractions. Carlsten Fortress was once a military and prison facility built to safeguard Marstrand, which was an essential free port (trading zone) before. I had the opportunity to learn the history of Carlsten Fortress […]
