Aulanko Castle
Native names
Finnish: Aulangonlinna
Swedish: Karlbergs slott
Aulanko Castle
Aulanko's Granite Castle is a modern construction
TypeHillfort, Folly
LocationAulanko, Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland
Coordinates61°01′19″N 24°26′54″E / 61.02194°N 24.44833°E / 61.02194; 24.44833
Websitehttps://www.nationalparks.fi/aulanko/sights
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Aulanko Castle (Finnish: Aulangonlinna, Swedish: Karlbergs slott) is an ancient hillfort located in Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland. The Iron Age residence and the cemetery are also known near the castle. The Aulanko Castle has developed a diverse and nationally significant cultural environment, which is complemented by the Aulanko Nature Reserve established in the ridge area.[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Karttapaikka: Aulangonlinna, Hämeenlinna" (in Finnish). Finnish Heritage Agency. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Aulangonlinna" (in Finnish). National Land Survey of Finland. February 29, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Aulangon luonnonsuojelualue". Luontoon.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved January 19, 2022.

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