Skärva

Finally visited Skärva, which was directly opposite our golf course. We always talked about visiting everytime we are on way to/back from golf. But sometimes, the nearer it is, the more disregarded it is, ha!

Skärva is also one of the attractions in Karlskrona. Especially so as Karlskrona is often called the 'naval town', being home of the Swedish navy. Henrik Chapman, a naval architect of Karlskrona Navy, built this place in the 17th century.

Built in 1786, it is "an imaginative marriage between neo-clasical architecture and a traditional Blekinge farmhouse".

Chapman was apparently able to keep a watch on the Navy yard from his workshop here.

The Gothic Tower - built to commemorate King's visit in 1793.

The temple - a present from someone to Chapman's 70th bday.

Graven means "The Grave"

Abit of trekking to be done...

The Grave - Chapman had planned his resting place here, so built this tomb. Unfortunately, he sold Skärva before his death and was buried somewhere else.

Also, a beautiful and peaceful view at the end of the treking

Plenty of mother nature around... I was attempting to wave to the cows.. haha.