travel europe sweden bohus fortress

North of Goteborg, Sweden, is this ancient castle fortress along the Bohus River.
This medieval castle was built by King Hakon "V of Norway in 1308 to defend the southern boundary of the kingdom.
We did not have time to tour the interior.

LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON BOHUS FORTRESS

TRAVEL: 1994


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Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Detail of Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Map plaque of Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.



Bohus River next to the Bohus Fortress, Sweden, 1994.




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