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Frederiksberg Palace (Danish: Frederiksberg Slot) is a Baroque residence, located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, adjacent to the Copenhagen Zoo. It commands a view over Frederiksberg Gardens, originally designed as a palace garden in the Baroque style.
On top of a hill overlooking Frederiksberg Garden in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Castle is the former summer palace of the Danish Royal Family and has seen its fair share of drama in the past 300 years. The palace dates back to the early 1700s and is inspired by the Italian style at the time.
Frederiksberg Palace lies on top of Valby Hill overlooking the beautiful Frederiksberg Garden in the Copenhagen district of Frederiksberg. The palace history. The palace dates back to the early 1700's inspired by the Italian style at the time.
Mar 28, 2021 · Frederiksberg Palace. Emerging from my woodland trials, the site of the palace is pretty breathtaking, sitting at the end of a long parade which draws the eye upwards towards its Baroque frontage and the fluttering Danish flag at its centre.
- 1560 – 1620: The Building of Frederiksborg
- 1700 – 1859: A Time of Change
- 1860 – Today: The Brewer’s Museum
In 1560 King Frederik II acquired Hillerødsholm Manor and constructed the first part of Frederiksborg Castle. But between 1600 and 1620, his son, Christian IV demolished the castle, before building the Renaissance castle we know today. While the Castle was being built, Christian IV resided in a large, Italian-style pleasure palace by the name of Sp...
In 1720 Christian IV’s pleasure palace was demolished and then replaced by a stunning Baroque garden. The actual Castle was also renovated in the 1730s, but ceased to be used as a royal residence by the end of the 18th century. Instead, Frederiksborg was to house the royal collection of portraits. In the mid-19th century Frederiksborg Castle gained...
Following the fire of 1859, the reconstruction of Frederiksborg Castle entailed both a nationwide collection and a lottery to raise funds for the Castle. The Royal Family decided that they would no longer use the Castle as a residence, so the question of what the Castle should be used for was open. The founder of Carlsberg, brewer J. C. Jacobsen pr...
Perched on top of Valby Hill, the yellow Frederiksberg Palace discreetly watches over the city, with Søndermarken across the street and Frederiksberg Gardens open to the public as a park. You can spot the palace from Roskildevej just before reaching the Zoo.
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Frederiksberg Palace in Copenhagen: a baroque beauty surrounded by enchanting gardens. Dive into Denmark's royal history, enjoy walks in the park and unique boat tours.
