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New Älvsborg Fortress

New Älvsborg, so-called to distinguish it from the earlier fortress at Old Älvsborg, is a sea fort on the island of Kyrkogårdsholmen within the urban area of modern Gothenburg, Sweden. Situated near the mouth of the Göta River, it protected what was at the time of its construction Sweden's only access to the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Construction began in 1653, and the fortress remained in service until 1869, though it only saw significant action in one conflict, the Great Northern War.

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        The tower with grey stone pilasters and iron anchors seen from the courtyard. On the right is the brick-walled Kurtin 1, which was used as a mine store during the First World War, and has iron doors. New Älvsborg Fortress 19

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        The tower with grey stone pilasters and iron anchors seen from the courtyard. On the right is the brick-walled Kurtin 1, which was used as a mine store during the First World War, and has iron doors. New Älvsborg Fortress 19

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        Cannonballs from the 1719 attack are still visible in the west tower wall. New Älvsborg Fortress 20

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        Cannonballs from the 1719 attack are still visible in the west tower wall. New Älvsborg Fortress 20

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        Plaque commemorating the defence of New Älvsborg. Erected over the entrance to the fortress as a 200-year commemoration in 1919. New Älvsborg Fortress 21

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        Plaque commemorating the defence of New Älvsborg. Erected over the entrance to the fortress as a 200-year commemoration in 1919. New Älvsborg Fortress 21

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        Charles XII supervises churchgoers in the well-preserved Carolingian fortress church. Carlos XII supervisa a los fieles en la bien conservada iglesia fortaleza carolingia. New Älvsborg Fortress 22

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        Charles XII supervises churchgoers in the well-preserved Carolingian fortress church. Carlos XII supervisa a los fieles en la bien conservada iglesia fortaleza carolingia. New Älvsborg Fortress 22

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        Bala de cañón insertada en el muro de la iglesia en 1719. New Älvsborg Fortress 23

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        Bala de cañón insertada en el muro de la iglesia en 1719. New Älvsborg Fortress 23

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        The Courtyard on Nya Älvsborg fortress, Sweden, with Officer´s Quarters to the left, Governor´s house in the center, and Corps de Garde to the right. In the backgrund is Curtainwall 9 with cells for prisoners. New Älvsborg Fortress 27

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        The Courtyard on Nya Älvsborg fortress, Sweden, with Officer´s Quarters to the left, Governor´s house in the center, and Corps de Garde to the right. In the backgrund is Curtainwall 9 with cells for prisoners. New Älvsborg Fortress 27

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        Headquarters. New Älvsborg Fortress 28

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        Headquarters. New Älvsborg Fortress 28

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        Interior of the Commandant's Bistro, the contemporary café in the Commandant's House. New Älvsborg Fortress 32

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        Interior of the Commandant's Bistro, the contemporary café in the Commandant's House. New Älvsborg Fortress 32

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 33

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 33

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 34

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 34

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 35

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 35

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        New Älvsborg's most heavily reinforced kurtin, the southern kurtin 5, seen from inside the fortress. Originally it had two inner floors for cannons and a cannon rampart at the top, now under a peaceful roof. Today the kurtin contains the fortress's large banqueting hall with room for up to 130 people. To the right, the driveway for cannons to the Havsfrun bastion. New Älvsborg Fortress 36

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        New Älvsborg's most heavily reinforced kurtin, the southern kurtin 5, seen from inside the fortress. Originally it had two inner floors for cannons and a cannon rampart at the top, now under a peaceful roof. Today the kurtin contains the fortress's large banqueting hall with room for up to 130 people. To the right, the driveway for cannons to the Havsfrun bastion. New Älvsborg Fortress 36

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        New Älvsborg's most heavily reinforced kurtin, the southern kurtin 5, seen from inside the fortress. Originally it had two inner floors for cannons and a cannon rampart at the top, now under a peaceful roof. Today the kurtin contains the fortress's large banqueting hall with room for up to 130 people. To the right, the driveway for cannons to the Havsfrun bastion. New Älvsborg Fortress 37

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        New Älvsborg's most heavily reinforced kurtin, the southern kurtin 5, seen from inside the fortress. Originally it had two inner floors for cannons and a cannon rampart at the top, now under a peaceful roof. Today the kurtin contains the fortress's large banqueting hall with room for up to 130 people. To the right, the driveway for cannons to the Havsfrun bastion. New Älvsborg Fortress 37

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        The old infirmary, now museum, on Nya Älvsborg fortress, Sweden. View from northwest. New Älvsborg Fortress 38

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        The old infirmary, now museum, on Nya Älvsborg fortress, Sweden. View from northwest. New Älvsborg Fortress 38

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 39

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 39

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 40

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 40

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        Old infirmary. New Älvsborg Fortress 41

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        Uno de los arcos de piedra de Kurtin 3. Salas de fiestas para 25-40 personas. New Älvsborg Fortress 42

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        Uno de los arcos de piedra de Kurtin 3. Salas de fiestas para 25-40 personas. New Älvsborg Fortress 42

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        Interior de la bóveda de la prisión de Nya Älvsborg. La imagen de la pared muestra el aspecto que tenían las cámaras cuando estaban en uso. La figura de cartón muestra a un prisionero con grilletes. La abertura de la derecha conduce a la bóveda de la prisión adyacente. New Älvsborg Fortress 43

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        Interior de la bóveda de la prisión de Nya Älvsborg. La imagen de la pared muestra el aspecto que tenían las cámaras cuando estaban en uso. La figura de cartón muestra a un prisionero con grilletes. La abertura de la derecha conduce a la bóveda de la prisión adyacente. New Älvsborg Fortress 43

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        La imagen de la pared muestra el aspecto que tenían las cámaras cuando estaban en uso. Prisión. New Älvsborg Fortress 44

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        La imagen de la pared muestra el aspecto que tenían las cámaras cuando estaban en uso. Prisión. New Älvsborg Fortress 44

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        Plan of Nya Älvsborg. A: Harbour, B: Tower and church, C: Corps de Garde, D: Commandant's Quarters, E: Headquarters, F: Well, G: North Star Bastion, H: Prince Frederick Ravelin, I: Dolphin' Bastion, J: Beach Battery, K: Mermaid Bastion, L: Rosenlund Ravelin, M: Whale Bastion, N: Woodstore Ravelin, O: Lobster Bastion, P: Hospital, Q: West Corner, R: Smithy Ravelin, S: Stone Glacis, T: East Corner, U: Commandant's Garden. New Älvsborg Fortress 54

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        Plan of Nya Älvsborg. A: Harbour, B: Tower and church, C: Corps de Garde, D: Commandant's Quarters, E: Headquarters, F: Well, G: North Star Bastion, H: Prince Frederick Ravelin, I: Dolphin' Bastion, J: Beach Battery, K: Mermaid Bastion, L: Rosenlund Ravelin, M: Whale Bastion, N: Woodstore Ravelin, O: Lobster Bastion, P: Hospital, Q: West Corner, R: Smithy Ravelin, S: Stone Glacis, T: East Corner, U: Commandant's Garden. New Älvsborg Fortress 54

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