Granhammar Castle
Sweden

Granhammar Castle (Granhammars slott) is a manor house at Upplands-Bro Municipality in Uppland, Sweden. [1]

History

The main building was built in 1748-1752 according to drawings by architect Carl Hårleman (1700-1753). Between 1802 and 1804, the main building was added with a guest apartment according to drawings by the architect Gustaf Pfeffer (1768-1844). The surrounding park was expanded and beautified during the years 1777–1819 by under the direction of Jeanna von Lantingshausen (1753–1809) and Baron Albrekt von Lantingshausen (1751-1820). [2] [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Granhammars herrgård" (PDF). Fortifikation. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Carl Hårleman". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jacob Albrecht Lantingshausen". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
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