Visiting Medieval Häme Castle, January 2023, Finland, Hämeenlinna [4K]

Описание: Tavastia Castle or Häme Castle (Finnish: Hämeen linna, Swedish: Tavastehus slott) is a medieval castle in Tavastia Proper, Finland. It is located in Hämeenlinna, the city between Helsinki and Tampere. Originally located on an island, the castle now sits on the coast of lake Vanajavesi. The castle is generally considered to have been constructed in the 13th century. In addition to its status as a military fortress and home for Swedish nobility, the castle has seen use as a prison, and is currently a museum operated by the Finnish National Board of Antiquities. The castle is one of the main tourist attractions of southern Finland, being the centerpiece of the city and a popular venue for events, including renaissance fairs.

Besides the exhibitions seen during this visit there is also 'The Riches of Häme' exhibition with the same ticket price. More info about the castle: https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/haem...

Time & degree: Saturday 7th January 2023, around 2 pm, -7℃ / 19.4°F.

00:00 Approaching Häme Castle aka Hämeen linna
2:50 Inner bailey and its rooms
6:30 The Weapons room on the third floor of the castle keep
7:17 Knights’ Hall in the second floor of the keep and 15th century two-handed sword
7:33 17th century suit of brass plate armour Finnish-born Colonel Henrik Klasson Fleming
7:44 Lieutenant Colonel Carl Bäck’s (1609–1663) suit of iron armour and a sword from Laitila Church
8:22 Second floor balcony of the inner bailey
9:02 Leaving the inner bailey and passing the castle well
9:50 Walk around outer bailey
13:04 Exiting the castle
13:50 Next to the castle is old prison, nowadays a prison museum
14:50 The castle seen outside from main entrance when coming from Hämeenlinna centre

Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/HamzMq71MJVeHgKB6

Shot with GoPro in 4K.

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