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Vadstena is a
Municipality in
Östergötland County, in southeast
Sweden. The municipality covers an area of 183.2
km². Of the total population of 7668, 3751 are male, and 3917 are female. The
population density of the community is 42 inhabitants per km². It is located by Lake
Vättern.
Vadstena Castle is one of Sweden’s best-preserved castles from the Vasa period (circ. 1520-1650).
Here, in 1350, Saint Birgitta, also known as St Bridget of Sweden, founded the first monastery of the Bridgettine Order.
See also: Saint Birgitta, Bridgettines, St Catherine
External links
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