Christiansborg Palace

"From 1745 the royal family had their residence at Christiansborg Castle, which was a festive time for the royals, among other things, one of the most famous love stories in Danish history unfolds: the affair between Christian 7. young queen Caroline Mathilde and the king's personal physician, Johann Struensee (watch the movie “the royal affair” to gain a better understanding). Unfortunately the Great Fire in 1794 burned the castle to the ground, where the royal family had to move to Amalienborg Castle. It was intended that the family would only live at Amalienborg while Christiansborg was being rebuilt but the new palace had long delays due to many unfortunate national events such as: The bombardment of Copenhagen and the loss of the fleet in 1807, state bankruptcy in 1813 and the loss of Norway in 1814 (for over 200 years Denmark, Norway and Sweden was one kingdom ruled under the danish King - but Sweden had gained independence in 1523 and now Norway). But when the second Christiansborg was completed in 1828, the family had grown so fond of living at Amalienborg that they didn’t want to move. When Denmark got its first constitution on June 5, 1849, King Frederik 7. therefore gives up some of the rooms at the new Christiansborg Palace to the new parliament, but only temporarily as the castle burns down again in 1884. The present and third palace was completed in 1928, and still houses the Danish Parliament and the Supreme Court. The statue on the square in front of the palace depicts King Frederik the 7th, who gave Denmark its constitution in 1849. Today you can visit Christiansborg’s ruins from the previous castles, as well as see the Queen's tapestries, which show over 1,000 years of Danish history on woven wallpaper. You can also visit the parliament and the tower where there’s a restaurant today and a viewpoint which is free. You can buy a castle ticket that gives you access to the Royal Reception Rooms, the Royal Banquet Kitchen, the Ruins under Christiansborg and the Royal Stables. The ticket is €23,5 (free with the Copenhagen Card). If you just want to see the ruins - entrance is €9."

"🇬🇧 Christiansborg Palace, located on the island of Slotsholmen, is a significant landmark in Copenhagen and serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court. The palace is also home to the royal reception rooms and the Royal Stables. Visitors can explore the opulent interiors, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the Great Hall, and the Royal Chapel. The palace offers panoramic views from its tower, known as the Christiansborg Tower, providing a stunning vista. You can purchase the ticket on the palace website; there are several options : •Combination Ticket - save 40% Save 40% on admission with the combination ticket and see The Royal Reception Room, The Royal Kitchen, The Ruins and The Royal Stables with one and the same ticket. The ticket is valid for one month. Adult= DKK 175 Student=DKK 155 Child under 18= free of charge Groups (more than 10 persons)= 155 DKK •The Royal Reception Rooms (including the Great Hall with the tapestries) Adult= DKK 105 Student=DKK 95 Child under 18= Free of charge Groups (more than 10 persons)= DKK 95 •The Royal Kitchen Adult=DKK 65 Student=DKK 55 Child under 18=Free of charge Groups (more than 10 persons)=DKK 55 •The Ruins Adult= DKK 65 Student=DKK 55 Child under 18=Free of charge Groups (more than 10 persons)=DKK 55 •The Royal Stables Adult=DKK 65 Student=DKK 55 Child under 18= Free of charge Groups (more than 10 persons)= DKK 55 🇮🇹"

"Christiansborg Palace was a royal residence until 1794, when a terrible fire forced the royal family to move to Amalienborg Palace. Today it is the seat of the Danish parliament, thus incorporating the three great Danish powers in a single building. Part of it is open to the public for visits, so I advise you not to miss this visit! 👣How to get there: reachable on foot from Royal Library (550m, 8min). Metro stop: Gammel Strand, lines M3 and M4. 🎟️Ticket cost: full price 175kr (€23.40) Students with card: 155kr (€20.70). Free entry for under 18. "