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One of the largest palaces in Denmark, Christianborg, is situated next to the Stock Exchange. In this very place the history of Copenhagen begins. Below the palace there is an exhibition, which shows remnants of the walls from the castle, which the founder of Copenhagen, Absalon, built in 1167. The castle was torn down in 1369 after the siege in 1251. Soon a new royal castle was built under Erik of Pomeranian and it lasted until 1731, when, after several extensions, it had become out of date and was torn down.
A beautiful palace influenced by French rococo and Viennese baroque became the royal palace in 1741. The name became Christianborg after the reigning king Christian VI. In 1794 this magnificent palace burned to the ground. Only the riding grounds with the two rococo pavilions escaped the flames.
Written Jan 12, 2004
This island is separated from the city centre by a moat-like canal. This is the site of Christiansborg Palace where the the national government of Denmark sits.
You can visit the Royal Reception Chambers where the queen meets with other heads of state. Other sites include Thorvaldsens Museum, the excavated ruins of Absalon's Fortress, and the Museum of Royal Coaches
Written Nov 8, 2004
Denmark's Parliament is housed in what was once the Royal Palace. The Danish Royal Family still operate out of the same building. This makes for a unique Parliament, where all the powers of government, executive, like the White House, legislative, like the US Senate, and judicial, like the Supreme Court, are all housed in the same building.
The Parliament building thus goes back centuries, to the very earliest days of Copenhagen. The Parliament is built upon the ruins of Absalon's Castle, the warrior-bishop who founded the city. This castle was built in 1167, and destroyed a couple of centuries later by the Hanseatic League. But its ruins can be seen today, beneath the Palace.
The Palace is built on Christiansborg, and is surrounded by other important buildings. To the right as you look at it is the Christiansborg Palace Church, and to the left is the Danish stock exchange (Boersen).
Written Jan 7, 2012
Address: Slotsholmen, København K
Phone: 33 37 55 00
Website: http://www.folketinget.dk
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Parts of Christiansborg Slot date back to the founding days of Copenhagen. Nowadays this is the home of the Danish Parliament.
Written Feb 2, 2005
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Christiansborg Palace is the most important building in Denmark today because it's the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's office.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Slotsholmen, København K
Phone: 33 37 55 00
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The Christiansborg castle was built in a small island, in the east of Copenhagen. Inside the castle you can visit this castle and the museum theatre in the royal theatre.
Updated Sep 12, 2002
Visit the Christiansborg..it's a orth a visit!
Written Aug 26, 2002
Written Sep 16, 2002
Historic Palace. Now, Home of the Danish Parliament
Written Nov 26, 2002
Updated Dec 31, 2003
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