Rosenborg Castle (Rosenborg Slot in Danish) is a castle located in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Rosenborg Castle History The castle was commissioned by the Danish king, Christian IV. Rosenborg Castle, originally a summerhouse, was built in 1606 and reflects a Dutch Renaissance style, with red brick and gray sandstone. The castle houses a cultural history museum […]
Kronborg History In spite of later alterations, the Kronborg Palace is essentially the creation of Frederick II and the outstanding symbol of his royal power. The original Krogen or ‘Ørekrog’ was laid out in the 1420s by Erik of Pomerania. A high curtain wall with wall walks and a gatehouse enclosed three stone buildings: the
Frederiksborg Castle is a former royal castle situated in Hillerød, in North Zealand, Denmark. Frederiksborg Castle History The medieval village of Hillerød can be deduced from the first mention, in 1275, of a manor house, Hillerødsholm, built on an islet in a marshy area surrounded by forests. In 1560 King Frederick II acquired Hillerødsholm and
Fredensborg Palace is situated 40 km northwest of Copenhagen, Denmark. The summer residence of the Danish court was originally a hunting seat, built between 1719 and 1722 for Frederick IV. Fredensborg Palace History The Fredensborg Castle comprised a corps-de-logis and an octagonal forecourt surrounded by single-story buildings. The corps-de-logis, the nucleus of the layout, is
Located in Slotsholmen, the Christiansborg Palace houses the three supreme powers (executive, legislative, and judicial) of Denmark’s government. A two-kilometer-long (1.2 miles) canal with eight bridges encircles the palace. The castle houses the Royal Reception Rooms, Queen’s Library, audience chambers, Sovereign in Council Rooms, Knight’s Hall, Throne Room, Chapel, Danish Parliament (Folketing), Supreme Court, and
Amalienborg Palace is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Amalienborg Palace History Although originally built as the home of four noble families, Amalienborg was bought by Danish King Frederick V. Amalienborg Palace is composed of four similar-looking Rococo-style palaces surrounding an octagonal courtyard. At the center of
