the coat of arms of borgholm
borgholm main city of Öland, remains 1 of smallest cities in sweden. city received charter in 1816 , emerged spa-town in shadow of ruins of once mighty borgholm castle, burned down in 1806. important , magnificent castle, has become city arms, , ruins best known attraction in municipality, perhaps on entire island of Öland. further south halltorps estate, historic royal estate linked borgholm castle.
the city serves centre of northern Öland , 1 of popular summer resorts in sweden.
borgholm castle has modern counterpart outside borgholm. swedish royal family has official summer residence @ solliden palace couple of kilometres outside city centre. crown princess victoria s birthday annually celebrated on july 14 @ borgholm sports field.
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