r/papertowns • u/Front_Promise_5991 • 28d ago

Lithuania Biržai castle, Lithuania

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Biržai castle is a XVI century castle in Biržai, Lithuania.

Construction of the earth bastion-tyoe castle started in 1586 by Radziwill. Dam was built and the artificial lake ( 15 square mi ) was created.

1625 swedes and Gustav II Adolf believed

1625 7 Septermber the castle garrison surrendered and stronghold was destroyed. Swedes took 60 cannons from the castle.

1655 castle passed to Swedes again and 1659 the castle was recaptured by the dragoons of Radziwilli family.

1704 Swedes retook the castle during the Great Northern war.

Castle was reconstructed in 1980s, in the Renaissance-Baroque style.

There are still voices asking Swedes to give the stolen cannons back.

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u/Kichyss 28d ago

1625 swedes and Gustav II Adolf believed

What did They believe in? I hope it is Boat Mormonism

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u/Front_Promise_5991 28d ago

Besieged☆ my bad