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The Baroque-style Örenäs Castle: A Refuge for World War II Refugees

The Baroque-style Örenäs Castle: A Refuge for World War II Refugees

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Nik Frost Nik Frost

A Baroque-style mansion, once a refuge for Danish and Estonian refugees during World War II, now stands as a hotel.

Örenäs Castle, a baroque-style mansion in Landskrona Municipality, Sweden, was built by Swedish engineer Carl Tranchell between 1914 and 1918. The castle was designed by architect Fredrik Sundbärg in a Baroque style.

During World War II, Danish and Estonian refugees were hosted at Örenäs Castle. The building was renovated in 1970 and became a public facility.

It and surrounding buildings are now a hotel with 115 rooms, a conference centre, and a public restaurant.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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