Krapperup Castle: From a Medieval Stone House to a Rococo Restoration

In 1314, Krapperup Castle in Nyhamnsläge, Sweden, was a simple rectangular stone structure. This was where the mayor resided and hosted festivities. In the 16th century, a brick main house was built in Renaissance style.

In 1667, the Danish noble family Rantzau sold Krapperup to Swedish Countess Maria Sofia De la Gardie. During her time, the manor house was rebuilt in Baroque style. Later, Petter Gotthard von Kochen had Krapperup restored in Rococo during the period 1750-60.

In the 19th century, owners Nils and Ellen Gyllenstierna transformed the surrounding area into an English style garden. The estate was later inherited by their son, diplomat Eric Gyllenstierna af Lundholm. Since 1967, the Gyllenstiernska Krapperupstiftelsen foundation has been the owner of Krapperup and its surrounding land.

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