Rosenborg Castle

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Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle seen from the Castle Gardens
Building
Architectural style Dutch Renaissance
Town
Copenhagen
Country
Denmark
Client
Christian IV
Construction
Started
1606
Completed
1624
Design team
Architect
Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger, Bertel Lange
Rosenborg Castle (Danish: Rosenborg Slot) is a renaissance castle located in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark.
The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many
architectural projects. It was built in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of Danish buildings during this period, and
has been expanded several times, finally evolving into its present condition by the year 1624. Architects Bertel
Lange and Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger are associated with the structural planning of the castle.
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History
The castle was used by Danish regents as a royal residence until around 1710. After the reign of Frederik IV,
Rosenborg was used as a royal residence only twice, and both these times were during emergencies. The first time
was after Christiansborg Palace burned down in 1794, and the second time was during the British attack on
Copenhagen in 1801.
Architecture
Long Hall
Located on the first floor, the Long Hall was completed in 1624. It
was originally intended as a ballroom. Around 1700 it was used as
Royal Reception Room and for banquets. It was not until the
second half of the 19th century that it became known as the
"Knight's Hall".
Christian V had the hall partly modernised with twelve tapestries
depicting the King's victories in the Scanian War. The stucco
ceiling seen today is from the beginning of the 18th century. It
shows the Danish Coat of Arms surrounded by the Orders of the
Elephant and of Dannebrog. Side reliefs depict historical events
from the first years of the reign of Frederik IV, including the
liberation of the serfs, the founding of the dragoons and of the land
militia among them. The frescos in the ceiling by Hendrick Krock,
represent the Regalia.
Among the main attractions of Rosenborg are the coronation chair
of the absolutist kings and the throne of the queens with the three
silver lions standing in front. The Long Hall also contains a large
collection of silver furniture, of which most is from the 17th century.[1]
Coat of arms of Denmark, on the ceiling of the Long
Hall
Rosenborg Collections
The castle is open to the public for tours and houses a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections, artifacts spanning a
breadth of royal Danish culture, from the late 16th century of Christian IV to the 19th century. Some of these articles
once belonged to the nobility and the aristocracy. The castle, now state property, was opened to the public in 1838.
Of special interest to tourists is an exhibition of the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia located in the
castle. A Coronation Carpet is also stored there. In the summer time, flowers bloom in front of the castle in the castle
garden.
Gardens
The castle is situated in Kongens Have ("The King's Garden"), also known as "Rosenborg Castle Garden". The
Rosenborg Castle Garden is the country's oldest royal garden and was embellished in the Renaissance style by
Christian IV shortly before the construction of the main castle. Today, the gardens are a popular retreat in the centre
of Copenhagen, and attract an estimated 2.5 million visitors every year. Next to the castle are barracks where the
Royal Life Guards is garrisoned. The Life Guard guards the castle.
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Gallery
Frontal view
View from the west
Right view
Coat of arms of
Frederick IV of
Denmark and
Norway, from the
Long Hall
Crown of King Christian IV. On
display at the castle
Denmark's
globus cruciger.
On display at
the castle.
See also
• List of castles and palaces in Denmark
• Tourism in Denmark
External links
•
Media related to Rosenborg Castle at Wikimedia Commons
• Official site [2]
Geographical coordinates: 55°41′8″N 12°34′40″E
References
[1] "The Long Hall, The Knights' Hall" (http:/ / www. rosenborgslot. dk/ v1/ rumside82b6. html?roomID=28& etageID=4& countryID=2).
Rosenborg Castle. . Retrieved 2010-01-06.
[2] http:/ / www. rosenborgslot. dk/
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