Amalienborg, Copenhagen is one of the popular tourist attractions in Copenhagen. A visit to the Amalienborg, Copenhagen will take you back in time and leave you to explore Danish royalty.
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Copenhagen Info
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Denmark attracting tens of thousands of tourists across the globe every year. The city is situated towards the east shore of the spectacular Zealand island. The city also partly covers the Amager Island. The city is located towards the east of Oresund. Oresund is a strait that separates Sweden from Copenhagen and at the same time connects the city to the Baltic sea and the North Sea.
Tourist Attractions in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a lovely city tucked by the sea. It offers ample places for sightseeing in Copenhagen. Some of the must-see tourist Copenhagen tourist attractions are:
Tivoli
Strøget
Kongens Have
Nyhavn
Rundetarn
Vor Frue Kirke
Den Lille Havfrue
Amalienborg
Vor Frelsers Kirke
Kastellet
Christianborg
Copenhagen Opera House
Radhuspladsen
Amager Strandpark,
Falledparken
Helligåndskirken
Rosenborg Castle
Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Amalienborg in Copenhagen comprises 4 palaces which encircle a square. The palaces serve as the residences of the Royal Family of Denmark. The 4 palaces are namely Moltkes Palace, Schackske Palace, Levetzaus Palace and the Brockdorfske Palace. Amalienborg, Copenhagen was built by Frederik V to mark the 300th anniversary celebrations of the House of Oldenborg, Amalienborg. The castles were built by Niels Eigtved in rococo style. The Moltkes Palace served as Christian VII's palace. Schackske Palace used to be palace of Christians IX as well as the royal residence of Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe. Levetzaus Palace used to be the palace of Christian VIII and the royal residence of the Crown Prince Frederik. While the Brockdorfske Palace used to be the palace of Frederik VIII. In front of Amalienborg, Copenhagen, you will get to see the equestrian statue of Frederik V in the square. The Amalienborg, Copenhagen is thronged by visitors during the birthday celebrations of Queen Margrethe.
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