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Fredensborg Palace (Danish: Fredensborg Slot; pronounced [ˈfʁeˀðn̩sˌpɒˀ ˈslʌt]) is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum (Danish, Esrum Sø) in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in Denmark.
Fredensborg Palace was built as a country seat for Frederik IV by the architect J.C. Krieger. Construction began in 1719. The main building was first used in 1722 and the chapel in 1726. It was rebuilt and expanded during the reigns of Christian VI and of Frederik V and Queen Juliane Marie by the architects N.Eigtved, L. de Thurah and C.F ...
A long-held tradition is for visiting state leaders to inscribe their names in one of the palace's windows using a diamond pen. The Palace is open to the public in July/August on guided tours. The private royal garden, the Orangey and herb garden are located adjacent to the Palace.
Fredensborg (palace of peace in Danish) got the name to celebrate the peace with Sweden 1721 after centuries of war. The baroque building is just 30 minutes from the impressive renaissance castles of Frederiksborg, Hillerød, and Kronborg, so you may easily get an impression of the splendour of the Danish absolute kings.
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May 14, 2021 · On Saturday, 15 May 2021, HRH Prince Christian is to be confirmed in Fredensborg Palace Church. Through the years, the nearly 300-year-old church has been used for a good many royal events.
Feb 28, 2024 · Fredensborg Palace is one of the best Danish palaces, if not the best royal palace around Copenhagen. It’s not a museum, you’re visiting a family home, and it’s incredible. If you only visit one royal palace while you are in Denmark, Fredensborg Palace should be the one you choose.
Surrounded by Lake Esrum and the forests of North Zealand, Fredensborg Palace and Gardens were completed in 1719. Over the course of the last 300 years, the rooms of the palace have mirrored the changes in aesthetic taste and fashion and the whims and fancies of the Danish Royal Family.
