Amalienborg, Royal palace in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Description
Amalienborg is a palace complex with four identical classical buildings in the Danish capital. The structures stand symmetrically around an octagonal courtyard with an equestrian statue at its center.
History
Four noble families commissioned these buildings starting in 1750, but the royal family moved here after Christiansborg Palace burned in 1794. The complex has served as the main residence of Danish monarchs ever since.
Culture
The Royal Life Guards assemble each day at midday and march from Rosenborg Castle through the streets to this residence. Soldiers wear dark blue uniforms and tall bearskin hats as they carry out the changing of the guard ceremony at the main gate.
Practical
A museum in one of the wings displays royal apartments, state chambers, and exhibits with original furnishings from a century and a half of monarchy. When the royal family is present, their flag flies above the corresponding building.
Did you know?
The four wings each bear the name of different Danish kings: Christian VII, Christian VIII, Frederik VIII, and Christian IX. Two of them are still inhabited by members of the royal family today.
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