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Gurre Castle (Danish: Gurre Slot) was a royal castle situated in North Zealand, Denmark. Its ruins lie on the outskirts of Helsingør , close to the town of Tikøb on lake Gurre Sø at Gurre . The ruins have been excavated and are now restored.
Gurre Castle was a royal castle built in the 12th century. Four towers and a perimeter wall were added in the 1350s; it was excavated in the 19th century (from 1835) and is now restored. It is first mentioned in court chronicles in 1364, when Pope Urban V sent a gift of relics to its chapel.
- Gurrevej 412, Kvistgård, Denmark
Gurre is a village located five kilometres west of Helsingør and 42 kilometres north of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located on the east side of Gurre Lake and is almost surrounded by woodland. As of 1 January 2023, its population was 393. It is most known for the ruin of Gurre Castle.
King Valdemar Atterdag died at Gurre Castle on 24 October 1375, and this has whipped up a storm of tales and ghost stories. Every night the King gallops across the countryside with his wild hunting party, so remember to open the gates.
Gurre Castle. Type: Archaeological site. Description: ancient monument in Helsingør Municipality (94343) Categories: castle ruin, historic site, tourist attraction and tourism. Location: Elsinore, Capital Region, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Gurre Castle is a ruined castle outside Helsingør dating back to the twelfth century and is famous for the legend of King Valdemar.
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