Knutstorp Castle
Knutstorp Castle (Swedish: Knutstorps slott, Danish: Knudstrup) is a castle in Svalöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in the 16th century by Otte Brahe, when Scania was still Danish. It is the birthplace of the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe (born 14 December 1546) and his astronomer sister Sophia Brahe (born 24 August 1556).
| Knutstorp Castle | |
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Knutstorps slott | |
| Svalöv Municipality | |
 Knutstorp Castle | |
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| Coordinates | 55.9794°N 13.1347°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Guided tours |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
See also
- List of castles in Sweden
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Also See: Castles in Sweden | ||
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