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
Knutstorps slott
Svalöv Municipality
Knutstorp Castle
Knutstorp Castle
Knutstorp Castle
Coordinates55.9794°N 13.1347°E / 55.9794; 13.1347
TypeCastle
Site information
Open to
the public
Guided tours
Site history
Built16th century

See also

  • List of castles in Sweden


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