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Perched on an island at the mouth of the Gota River, Nya Älvsborg fortress was built in the 17th century to protect the city against Danish invaders. Diminutive in size, but rich in history; the sea fortress remains one of the best-preserved in Sweden and boasts a storied past filled with battles, sieges, and bombardments.