Six Must See Castles in Copenhagen
Rosenborg Castle
Christiansborg Palace
The palace is home to the three supreme powers: the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power. It is the only building in the world that houses all three of a country's branches of government.
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg is the winter home of the Danish Royal Family. It is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture and was constructed in the 1700's. Amalienborg is known for its Royal Guard where noon daily you can watch the changing of the guard.
Amalienborg made up of four identical buildings where over the years various kings and their families have resided. Christian VII’s Palace used as guest residence, Christian VIII’s Palace, used as guest palace for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte, Frederik VIII’s Palace, home of the Crown Prince family, and Christian IX’s Palace, home of the Queen and Prince Consort.
Frederiksborg Palace
Frederiksborg Palace is situated on three islets in the castle lake in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. This impressive and unrivaled Renaissance castle was built in the first decades of the 17th century by the legendary Danish King Christian IV and incorporates the best of Renaissance architecture and craftsmanship. The castle houses the museum of National History.
Frederiksborg Castle is a unique place for superb cultural experiences, scenic walks and boat tours. The palace was destroyed from a devastating fire in the middle of the 19th century, and rebuilt by the owner of the Carlsberg Breweries, J. C. Jacobsen.
Kronborg Castle
Not to miss is a walk through the creepy crypts and catacombs. Hidden deep down under the castle you’ll meet Holger the Dane (Holger Dansk), an imposing stone statue. Holger the Dane is a legendary figure in Danish culture. If Denmark is ever in trouble, he’ll wake from his rock throne under Helsingør and defend her.
Fredensborg Castle
Fredensborg Castle
Fredensborg Castle is frequently called Denmark´s Versailles. The elegant Baroque castle was named by King Frederik IV, who wanted the castle to commemorate the ending of the Great Northern War in 1722 (Fredensborg Slot literally means the Place of Peace).
The castle has frequently been used as the setting for important events in the life of the Danish Royal Family including wedding receptions, silver wedding anniversaries and birthday parties. State leaders from around the world have been received in the castle during official state visits, and foreign ambassadors submit their official credentials to the Danish Queen at the castle. It has been a long held tradition for visiting state leaders to inscribe their names in one of the windows of the castle using a diamond pen.
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Source: visitdenmark, wikipedia
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