Christiansborg Palace (1st)
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The first Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, was built on Slotsholmen in 1745 as a new main residence for King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway. It was built on the same site as its predecess
First Christiansborg Palace
Copenhagen Castle
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Copenhagen Castle was a royal castle on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark, on the site of the current Christiansborg Palace. It replaced the older stronghold traditionally associ
Christiansborg Palace (1st)
…was built on Slotsholmen in 1745 as a new main residence for King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway. It was built on the same site as its predecessor, Copenhagen Castle, which had assumed a monstrous appearance and started to crumble under its own weight after several extensions. The palace existed for just under half…
Copenhagen Castle painted in 1698 by unknown artist
Slotsholmen in 1674, with Copenhagen Castle in the centre and Christian IV's Exchange (Børsen) and Arsenal (Tøjhuset) at the top of the image
Copenhagen Castle, copperplate engraving from 1698 by Carl Otto
Christian IV holds a ceremonial jousting tournament in the so-called Green Hall of Copenhagen Castle in 1634