Kastellet, Copenhagen features among the most-visited tourist attractions in Copenhagen. While spending your vacation in Copenhagen do not forget to miss Kastellet, Copenhagen. To know more about Kastellet, Copenhagen consult the Denmark travel guide.
Copenhagen Info
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It is country's largest city. 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
Rundetårn,
Vor Frue Kirke
Den Lille Havfrue
Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Vor Frelsers Kirke
Kastellet, Copenhagen
Christianborg
Copenhagen Opera House
Tycho Brahe Planetariet
Rådhuspladsen
Amager Strandpark
Nikolaj Udstillingsbygning
Amaliehaven
Fælledparken
Helligåndskirken
Rosenborg Castle
Kastellet, Copenhagen
Kastellet in Copenhagen is one of North Europe's well preserved fortifications. The Kastellet, Copenhagen is built in the shape of a pentagram. It consists of 5 bastions namely the Kongens Bastion( King's Bastion), Dronningens Bastion(Queen's Bastion), Prinsens Bastion(Prince's Bastion) and the Prinsessens Bastion( Princess's Bastion). The Kastellet, Copenhagen houses a church, windmill, prison and a well. The prison stands beside the church. The building of the Kastellet began in 1626 by King Christian IV of Denmark. The construction started with the laying of the entrenchment towards the northern side of fortification wall. Later the work was continued by his successor, King Frederick III of Denmark. The Kastellet served to defend the city against England during the Battle of Copenhagen. During 1989-1999 funds were collected and the Kastellet underwent renovation.
Kastellet, Copenhagen: Presently...
Kastellet, Copenhagen completed its 340 years in 2004. Presently it is owned and managed by the Danish Defence. Many tourist attractions like Little Mermaid, Gefion Fountain, Langelinie and Hans Christian Andersens's are situated at close proximity to the Kastellet, Copenhagen.
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