Laurids Lauridsen de Thurah, known as Lauritz de Thurah, was a Danish architect and architectural writer. He became the most important Danish architect of the late baroque period. As an architectural writer and historian he made a vital contribution to the understanding of both Denmark's architectural heritage and building construction in his day.
Laurids de Thurah painted in 1754 by Johan Hörner
Hirschholm as illustrated in J. P. Trap: Kongeriget Danmark 2nd edition, 1872
Thurah's own house at 25 Amaliegade in Copenhagen, built to his own design in 1755-57
Yellow Palace in Roskilde, housing the Museum of Contemporary Art
Fredensborg Palace is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in Denmark. It is the Danish royal family’s spring and autumn residence, and is often the site of important state visits and events in the royal family. It is the most used of the royal family’s residences.
Fredensborg Palace and its courtyard
Fredensborg in 1728
A soldier marching in front of the palace
A view of the palace from the garden