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Ismantorp Fortress, Sweden (No. 7)

The theories about Ismantorp’s usage have been divided. A fortification speaks of a protection function but also the large number of ports represents a deficit weakness. Ismantorp has been compared with the big Slavic castles which both functioned as protection and as shrines. Other resources consider the castle as a part of other stock of castles on Öland. Ismantorp would according to this theory unite in a form of national defense with a united organization. Ismantorp’s Castle lies at the bounds of five parishes and in the middle of the forest. To get to Ismantorp you drive via a small road, Långlöt-Vedby, or from the 136 via Rälla towards Högsrum and continue east. Signs will show the way towards a parking lot a few hundred meters from the castle.

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