Absalon's Castle, Castle ruins under Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The underground remains of Absalon's Castle include limestone walls, foundations of medieval structures, and a preserved oak trunk well from the 12th century.
Bishop Absalon established this fortification in 1167 to protect Copenhagen, which remained standing until the Hanseatic League demolished it in 1369.
The excavated ruins beneath Christiansborg Palace demonstrate the architectural techniques and defensive strategies employed in medieval Danish fortifications.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through guided tours of Christiansborg Palace's basement, where informational panels explain the archaeological findings.
The castle's well contained marble fragments from an associated church, providing evidence of ecclesiastical architecture from medieval Copenhagen.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.67639,12.58056
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:59
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