Charlottenborg Castle in Motala dates back to the 17th century and represents the neoclassical style. Currently, it houses the Motala Museum with an exhibition of archaeological finds from the region and a collection of sculptures by the famous Swedish artist Helena Sofia Isberg.
The museum also houses a collection of works of art from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Among them there are paintings by Bruno Liljefors, known for his paintings inspired by nature, and paintings by Johan Fredrik Krouthén, the creator of realistic landscapes and portraits.
There are several chilling legends about Charlottenborg Castle. According to them, the building is haunted by ghosts, and the White and Black Lady sometimes appear in front of the guests of the castle.
Originally, the castle consisted of three floors, but in the 18th and 19th centuries it was rebuilt and gained its present form. The surrounding gardens disappeared under water after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant in the vicinity (1920s).
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