Christiansborg Palace, Danish Parliament building in Copenhagen city, Denmark, Europe
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Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiansborg_Palace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiansborg_Palace#Gallery
The Lobby (Vandrehallen)
The Riding School
The Theatre
The Palace Chapel
1: The palace, 2: King's Gate, 3: The Palace Square, 4: Inner Courtyard, 5: Entrance to the parliament, 6: The Rigsdag Courtyard, 7: The Theatre Museum, 8: The Royal Stables, 9: The Marble Bridge, 10: The Show Grounds, 11: The Riding School, 12: Thorvaldsen's Museum, 13: Entrance to the Supreme Court, 14: Queen's Gate, Entrance to the Royal Reception Rooms,15 The Palace Chapel, 16: Prince George's Courtyard
2025: "Christiansborg Palace (Danish: Christiansborg Slot, pronounced [kʰʁestjænsˈpɒˀ ˈslʌt, kʰʁæs-]) is a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget),[1] the Danish Prime Minister's Office,[2] and the Supreme Court of Denmark.[1] Also, several parts of the palace are used by the Danish monarch, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the Palace Chapel and the Royal Stables.[3]
The palace is thus home to the three supreme powers: the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power. It is the only building in the world that houses all three of a country's branches of government. The name Christiansborg is thus also frequently used as a metonym for the Danish political system, and colloquially it is often referred to as Rigsborgen ('the castle of the realm') or simply Borgen ('the castle').[4]
The present building, the third with this name, is the last in a series of successive castles and palaces constructed on the same site since the erection of the first castle in 1167. Since the early fifteenth century, the various buildings have served as the base of the central administration; until 1794 as the principal residence of the Danish kings and after 1849 as the seat of parliament.
The palace today bears witness to three eras of Danish architecture, as the result of two serious fires. The first fire occurred in 1794 and the second in 1884. The main part of the current palace, finished in 1928, is in the historicist Neo-baroque style. The chapel dates back to 1826 and is in a neoclassical style. The showgrounds were built from 1738 to 1746, in a baroque style.
Christiansborg Palace is owned by the Danish Government, and is run by the Palaces and Properties Agency. Several parts of the palace are open to the public."
https://denkongeligesamling.dk/christiansborg-slot/
2025: "Christiansborg Palace is located in the middle of Copenhagen on Slotsholmen. Here you can experience how art, architecture and royal moments build bridges between the power centers of the past and the present. Be overwhelmed by the size and detail of the Knights' Hall. Feel the special atmosphere in the Throne Room, where HM King Frederik X was proclaimed from the balcony in 2024. Explore Bjørn Nørgaard's brightly colored tapestries that show 1000 years of Danish history. Also take a journey back in time with a visit to the 800-year-old ruins under the palace."
Address
Christiansborg Palace
Prins Jørgens Gård 5
1218 København
Denmark
Phone
Main number: +45 73 70 73 10 The phone is open weekdays 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm
Website
https://denkongeligesamling.dk/christiansborg-slot/
Directions
Christiansborg Palace is located in the middle of Copenhagen on Slotsholmen.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://denkongeligesamling.dk/christiansborg-slot/
2025: "Would you like to join a guided tour of Christiansborg Palace? We offer both public tours that are open to everyone and included in the admission price, as well as the option to book private tours if you are coming with a larger group. With an annual pass you get free admission to the Amalienborg Museum, Koldinghus and Rosenborg Castle, as well as a 50% discount to Christiansborg Palace. In addition, you get discounts in the palace shops and a number of other exclusive benefits."
https://denkongeligesamling.dk/en/christiansborg-palace/plan-your-visit/opening-hours/
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