Castle Engsö, which is located near Vasteras, attracts visitors with its rich history. It was built in 1196. In 1475 however, it was bought by the Sparr dynasty, and up until 1710, the castle belonged to this family. This was a difficult time for the castle as it witnessed several large-scale battles from which it suffered greatly. In 1710, it was seized by Charles and Christina Piper, and later only in 1959, did it acquire the status of a museum. Another interesting castle, both from an architectural and historical point of view, is called Tidö. It is also on its territory that the Toy Museum is located today. The castle itself was built in 1645, but the first building that was erected on this place, existed even earlier (you can see its ruins next to it).
An interesting building from an architectural point of view is the Västmanlands Teater. The theater built in 1977, is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture. Generally, it is very interesting to walk on Slottsgatan Street, on which the theater is located. One of the most interesting structures is the so-called “Turbine House” (Turbinhuset). It is located near the river, and the building cannot be confused with anything – built of red brick, the building gives a special romance to the embankment. On the other side is located the Hakon Swensons Allé, a park where you can walk slowly, without a care on your mind. Nearby is located the Västerås Rådhus, yet another building with interesting architecture.
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