The Gunilla Bell, one of Uppsala's landmarks, was cast in 1588 and donated to the castle church by Queen Gunilla. It was recast in 1759. The inscription on the bell …

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Historic bell casted in 1588 by Queen Gunilla, wife of King Johann III. The original bell was destroyed in a big castle fire in 1702 and was recasted in 1759 to be and placed on Styrbiskop Bastion in its current bell tower to act as a curfew bell. Nowadays, the bell plays a key role for the Walpurgis Night Celebrations as students gather their in the evening for spring addresses and some music.

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A wooden bell tower with a bell cast by Queen Gunilla in 1588 has stood on the remains of a wall since 1756. This bell is also used in connection with Valborg.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, the castle has housed various institutions of Uppsala University, an art museum, and the residence of the Governor of Uppsala County.
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