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Rosenborg Slot and
Kongens Have

Rosenborg Castle was originally built as a summer house in
1606–34 by Christian IV. At that time, it stood surrounded by
sprawling gardens (now the Kongens Have park) out in the tranquil
countryside. This was Christian IV’s favourite castle, and many rooms
retain the original Renaissance decor from his residency. When he
was on his deathbed at Frederiksborg Castle in 1648, he insisted on
being brought to Rosenborg Castle, and eventually died here.

Marble Hall
Knight’s Hall
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Known as the Long
Originally the
Hall before 1750, this bedroom of Kirsten Munk,
room was completed in Christian IV’s morganatic
1624 as a celebration wife, this room (above)
hall. Only two Dutch was turned into a
fireplaces still remain Baroque show of
from the room’s original splendour to celebrate
elaborate decorations. the Absolute Monarchy. Crown Jewels
Royal Residence
The castle has
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Complete with fairy-tale turrets and bronze been used as the trea-
lions guarding the entrance (below), sury of the realm since
the castle is wholly regal. In 1838, it 1658. In the castle’s
became the first royal residence heavily guarded base-
to open to the public. ment are Denmark’s
Crown Jewels (above).
Dark Room
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This room is filled
with fascinating objects,
such as wax portraits
of Frederik III and a
17th-century trick chair.

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