Modern Denmark is a real country of castles: in this small country, the cultural experts number about 600 majestic buildings, well preserved to this day. The secret is really simple: Denmark did not break copies in revolutions and political wars, in 1848 the King of Denmark Frederick V voluntarily signed the Constitution of the country, which allowed not to lose a single monument of Medieval history and architecture. Over the past 150 years, some of the castles have carried out renovations and repairs or negotiations about loyalty with their owners, and now very many of the ancient buildings are accessible to tourists.
The most popular castles in Denmark
An incredible number of beautiful old buildings and, of course, castles in the capital of Denmark Copenhagen or near it. Let's talk about some of them:
- The most popular castle in Denmark Frederiksborg was built in 1560 and is only 35 km from Copenhagen. An interesting point: the castle stands on three islands on the lake. In Denmark, there is a very long tradition , according to which all the heirs of the throne are crowned in the chapel of the castle Frederiksborg.
- The most fabulous and slightly enchanted castle in Denmark is Egeskov Castle , which means "oak forest". The castle is built in the middle of the lake on a thousand piles. Egeskov Castle is a real fortress, it was erected as a reliable military shelter, today it is private property, therefore, only a few rooms are accessible to tourists.
- Another defensive fortress in Denmark is Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, over 500 years it protects the entrance to the Baltic Sea. According to legend, Shakespeare's "To be or not to be" was uttered in these walls, although it is unlikely that the author himself visited these places. Kronborg Castle is sometimes called the present castle of Hamlet in Denmark. But it must be remembered that it is now the solemn residence of the king and is not always open for excursions.
- It is impossible not to mention the beloved residence of the King of Denmark Christian IV - Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen. Today, the great-grandson of the founder of the castle decided to store here royal collections of paintings, porcelain, expensive festive clothes and other treasures, for example, crowns and other family jewelry. In the park around the castle, a lot of sculptures, including the famous Mermaid.
- Not all castles are symmetrical and designed for chivalric tournaments and noisy balls. Castle Vallio is just from such castles: unusual and special. He attracts with his asymmetry: one of the two main towers is round, the second is square. In the castle of Vallo to this day there is a cloister for the noble old maidens, where at the expense of the state there live aged unmarried noblewomen.
The history of every Danish castle is truly beautiful and amazing, and even the construction of one era and the similarity of architectural styles do not and nearly two castles are the same. Castles are royal or state property, some are owned by descendants of famous knights and court titled individuals. Enjoy your travels!
