Salnecke Castle | |
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Enköping Municipality, Sweden | |
Coordinates | 59°44′20″N17°20′17″E / 59.73889°N 17.33806°E Coordinates: 59°44′20″N17°20′17″E / 59.73889°N 17.33806°E |
Type | Castle |
Salnecke Castle is a castle in Sweden.
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