Medieval Inspo from Kalmar Castle Visit.

 The Castle Itself



What Kalmar Castle looks like today.

 

The Castle before it's 19th century restoration.

Side view.


A large copy of the Carta Marina was displayed.
Medieval Artefacts

 




 
Reminiscent of The Seventh Seal (1957)

Hounskull helmets, from what I can tell.

100cm~tall suit of armor


 

Art pieces

 





"Rebel's Death"



The Castle Church, The Feast Hall

They still do mass in this church regularly.


"'Glory to God', used signify that the work was produced for the sake of praising God."


 

 

Diagrams





The King's Private Chamber


At the end I point out where the king's secret door to his private toilet is.

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