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The Yellow Palace (Danish: Det Gule Palæ), or Bergum's Mansion, is an 18th-century town mansion situated at Amaliegade 18, next to Amalienborg Palace, in the Frederiksstaden district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is considered the first example of Neoclassical architecture in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen, Denmark. The Yellow Palace ( Det Gule Palæ ), or Bergum's Mansion, is considered the first example of Neoclassical architecture in Copenhagen. When Frederiksstaden was laid around 1748, it was envisioned as a uniform Rococo district.
- Amaliegade 18B, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Yellow Palace is located beside the four Amalienborg Palaces - and the Colonnade on Amaliegade between King Christian IX's Palace and King Christian VII’s Palace. The property is used by the Royal Household - as well as the Lord Chamberlain’s Office.
- Christiansborg Palace
- Amalienborg Palace
- Rosenborg Castle
- Kronborg Castle
- Frederiksborg Castle: The Danish Museum of National History
- The Hermitage Palace
Located slap-bang in the centre of town, Christiansborg Palace is a castle on a rather grand scale. The seat of government and a royal residence on the island of Slotsholmen, if you only have time to visit one castle in Copenhagen, this should be it. I went to Christiansborg prepared to be pretty impressed, but was completely blown away by the shee...
Remember how I said that the Royal Family no longer resides in Christiansborg Castle? That title is reserved for Amalienborg Palace – another rather grandiose Copenhagen palace in the centre of the city. Handy Tip: Time your visit to coincide with the changing of the guard,which takes place at 12pm every day in the palace grounds. The smartly-attir...
I’ve been having a bit of a giggle about Rosenborg Castle over on Instagram. Why? Check out the caption for yourself… Yes, you read that right. King William IV commissioned Rosenborg Slot as a PLEASURE PALACE. What more would you expect from a man who fathered more than 20 children throughout his lifetime. The. Scandal. Inspired by his trip to Ital...
Kronborg Castle was once one of the biggest and most beautiful castles in Renaissance Europe. It’s also famous for being the castle in which Shakespeare set his famous yawnfest Hamlet. Don’t hate me about the Hamlet comment, that play is the absolute pits. During my time at Oxford, I read it in all its differing folio variations, and have seen endl...
“Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all,” Frederiksborg coyly asks, knowing full well what the answer is. Architecturally, Frederiksborg is undoubtedly the best castle in Copenhagen. It also just so happens to be the home to the Danish Museum of National History. The castle dates back to the 17th century, and was built at the behe...
I’ll be totally honest, The Hermitage is probably the least visually impressive of all the palaces in Copenhagen, though it’s still worthy of a visit for its fascinating glimpse into Danish history. Hermitage Palace was first built in 1734 by Royal architect Lauritz de Thurah for Denmark’s King Christian VI – as expected of a Royal Palace, the insi...
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- The Forbidden City, Beijing, China (72 Ha) The Forbidden City in Beijing, China is one of the world’s most famous and well-preserved palaces. It served as the Imperial palace for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and was considered the center of power and politics in China for over 500 years.
- Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy (47 Ha) The largest palace in the world in the strictest sense is the Royal Palace of Caserta in Caserta, Italy. Built in the 18th century as a summer residence for the Bourbon King Charles III of Spain, it covers an area of about 47 hectares and has 1,200 rooms, including a grand staircase, a theater, and a park.
- The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand (21.8 Ha) The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand is a stunning complex of buildings that serves as the official residence of the King of Thailand and is considered one of the world’s largest and most important palaces.
The Yellow Palace (Danish: Det Gule Palæ), or Bergum's Mansion, is an 18th-century town mansion situated at Amaliegade 18, next to Amalienborg Palace, in the Frederiksstaden district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is considered the first example of Neoclassical architecture in Copenhagen.
The Yellow Palace. The Yellow Palace, or Bergum's Palace, was built 1759–1764 by the architect Nicolas-Henri Jardin for the timber merchant and slave trader H. F. Bargum. It is considered the first example of Neoclassical architecture in Copenhagen. Today it houses the Lord Chamberlain’s Office.