Frederiksborg Palace, Renaissance castle in Hillerød, Denmark.
Frederiksborg sits on three islands within a lake, with red brick buildings topped by towers and turrets rising from the water. The palace holds royal rooms, a chapel, and expansive baroque gardens that surround the entire estate.
Construction started in 1599 under architect Hans van Steenwinckel the Elder, replacing an earlier fortress that King Frederick II had acquired in the 16th century. The building became one of the largest royal residences in northern Europe and served as a king's home for many generations.
The museum inside displays hundreds of portrait paintings that show how Danish royalty and nobility lived over five centuries. Walking through the rooms, you see faces of kings and their families watching from the walls, giving a human side to the country's story.
The site is roughly 30 kilometers north of Copenhagen and welcomes visitors every day of the week. Guided tours take you through royal rooms and the chapel, while the gardens outside invite you to walk at your own pace.
The chapel holds an organ built in 1610 by Esaias Compenius that remains Denmark's oldest playable instrument of its kind. Every Thursday, visitors can hear concerts where musicians perform on this historical organ.
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