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Rosenborg Castle

The Renaissance Jewel of Copenhagen

Rosenborg Castle

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Welcome to Rosenborg Castle

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Welcome to Rosenborg Castle, a red-brick fairy tale rising from the heart of Copenhagen. As you stand before these ornate sandstone decorations and copper-green spires, you are looking at the personal passion project of King Christian the Fourth, one of Denmark’s most famous and ambitious monarchs. Constructed between sixteen hundred and six and sixteen hundred and thirty-four, this castle was originally intended as a modest 'pleasure house' in the countryside, away from the cramped city ramparts.[1] Over nearly thirty years, it evolved into the grand Dutch Renaissance palace you see today.[2] You might notice how slender and lofty it appears; that is because the king kept adding more floors and towers as his ambitions grew. Today, it remains a time capsule of royal history, remarkably preserved as if the kings of old had only just stepped out of the room.

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Welcome to Rosenborg Castle, a red-brick fairy tale rising from the heart of Copenhagen. As you stand before these ornate sandstone decorations and copper-green spires, you are looking at the personal passion project of King Christian the Fourth, one of Denmark’s most famous and ambitious monarchs.

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  1. 01Welcome to Rosenborg CastleWelcome to Rosenborg Castle: Welcome to Rosenborg Castle, a red-brick fairy tale rising from the heart of Copenhagen. As you stand before these ornate sandstone decorations and copper-green spires, you are looking at the personal passion project of King Christian the Fourth, one of Denmark’s most famous and ambitious monarchs.
  2. 02The Architectural Signature of a Builder KingThe Architectural Signature of a Builder King: King Christian the Fourth is often called the 'Builder King' because he transformed the face of Copenhagen.
  3. 03The Knights’ Hall and the Silver GuardiansThe Knights’ Hall and the Silver Guardians: As you climb the spiral stairs to the third floor, you will find the awe-inspiring Knights’ Hall, also known as the Long Hall.
  4. 04The Underground Treasury and Royal SurvivalThe Underground Treasury and Royal Survival: Deep beneath the castle floors lies the Treasury, where the crown jewels of Denmark are kept behind literal feet of reinforced steel and concrete.
  5. 05The King’s Garden and the Legacy of the Green BridgeThe King’s Garden and the Legacy of the Green Bridge: Your experience of Rosenborg is not complete without wandering through the surrounding park, known as Kongens Have, or 'The King’s Garden.

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