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Amalienborg ( Danish pronunciation: [æˈmɛˀljn̩ˌpɒˀ]) is the official residence for the Danish royal family and is located in Copenhagen. Frederick VIII's palace complex has four identical Classical façades, effectively four palaces, with Rococo interiors, laid around an octagonal courtyard ( Danish: Amalienborg Slotsplads ).
The Amalienborg complex consists of four palaces, built around an octagonal courtyard, in the centre of which stands the French sculptor J.F.J. Saly’s equestrian statue of Frederik V, the founder of Amalienborg and Frederiksstaden.
Take a peek behind the scenes of the Danish Royal Family. At Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen, you can visit the seat of one of the world's oldest monarchies and go behind the scenes in a real royal palace. The palace is a must for anyone with a taste for royal history.
The Amalienborg Museum is part of the Royal Danish Collection, which also includes Rosenborg and Koldinghus. Visit the interiors of former royals in Christian VIII’s Palace and take a guided tour in Christian VII’s Palace, where royal festivities take place.
Check out all about the beautiful Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen! Also, take a look at the Danish Royal Palace opening hours.
The Amalienborg Palaces. The four identical rococo palaces form, with the corner pavilions, an octagon, which Nicolai Eigtved presumably found inspiration for in unrealised plans for the square in Paris which later became known as the Place de la Concorde.
Practical information about your visit at the Amalienborg Museum. Opening hours, ticket prices, groups, Copenhagen Card and special access.
Amalienborg Palace is one of the biggest attractions in Copenhagen and one of the Royal highlights of the country. Four identical palaces from the 1750s surrounded Amalienborg Palace Square and were originally built as residences for four aristocrats.
But when the royal palace Christiansborg burned down in 1794, the Danish royal family relocated here – and they have been living in these fine Rococo buildings ever since. Amalienborg is the architectural and symbolic center of the Frederiksstaden neighborhood.
May 17, 2024 · The Amalienborg palace complex in the heart of Copenhagen consists mainly of four baroque palaces on a huge central square. It became the Danish official royal residence by accident rather than design but fits the easy-going and approachability of the modern constitutional Danish monarchs perfectly.
