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Uppsala Castle is a Renaissance royal castle in Uppsala, Sweden, whose construction began during the reign of Gustav Vasa in the sixteenth century. It stands on Kasåsen, overlooking central Uppsala, and has been connected with major events in Swedish political history. Queen Christina formally abdicated at the castle in 1654, and parts of the complex now serve cultural and administrative functions.
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When did construction of Uppsala Castle begin?
Gustav Vasa ordered construction at Kasasen in 1549. His sons continued the work, and the fortress developed into a Renaissance palace during the 16th and early 17th centuries. [Uppsala Castle history](https://slottshistoriska.uppsala.se/en/exhibitions/Life-at-the-castle/a-brief-history-of-the-castle/)
What happened to Queen Christina at Uppsala Castle?
Queen Christina abdicated the Swedish throne at the castle in 1654. The event took place in the Hall of State and became one of the castle's best-known political moments. [Uppsala Castle history](https://slottshistoriska.uppsala.se/en/about-the-castle/)
What were the Sture murders connected with Uppsala Castle?
The Sture murders took place in 1567 during the reign of Erik XIV. They are one of the major political events linked to the castle's Renaissance history. [Swedish National Property Board](https://www.sfv.se/vara-fastigheter/sverige/uppsala-lan/uppsala-slott?theme=platsforkarlek)
What can visitors see at Uppsala Castle today?
The complex includes the Uppsala Art Museum, the Vasa Fortress, and the Uppsala Castle Museum. The castle also overlooks central Uppsala from Kasasen and still contains the historic Hall of State. [Official castle information](https://slottshistoriska.uppsala.se/en/about-the-castle/)
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