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The construction of Kastellet was initiated in 1626 by the Danish King Christian IV to enhance the safety of the defensive wall of Copenhagen. Nowadays, although still have a military use, is one of the sights of Copenhagen. Kastellet Nearby stands the statue of The Little Mermaid.

Christian IV was planning to build a castle on this site, but finally the project was not carried out due to lack of funds.

Frederick III Christian IV’s successor, continued the construction of the fort, which was the first line of defense against enemy attacks directed from the sea.

The engineer Henrik Ruse finally rebuilt and extended the fortification, which was completed in 1663 and was renamed Citadellet Frederikshavn. Over time it was known simply as Kastellet. Read the rest of this entry »

Storebaelt Bridge to cross the more than 13 miles from the Great Belt strait (Storebaelt in Danish) that separates the islands of Zealand and Funen. The section is actually formed by two bridges, the Bridge East and West, using the island as an intermediate point Sprogo.

The bridge was opened in the summer of 1998, and eventually establishing the largest engineering project in the history of Denmark.

Before this date, the link between the islands of Zealand and Funen was performed by ferry lines, which naturally suffered delays and blockages in very bad weather days. Read the rest of this entry »

Denmark is one of the world’s oldest monarchies, and it has left its clear traces in the form of unique palaces and gardens.

The royal palaces
Several of the Danish castles used today by the Danish royal family. In the middle of Copenhagen is Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II’s home in the winter half-year, Amalienborg, with its four almost identical rococo mansions around the monumental castle space. Two of the mansions are partially open to the public.

In Zealand, it is beautifully situated Fredensborg Palace where the royal couple-holder for the summer. The castle is normally open to tours in high summer. Other royal palaces are released for other use and is home today public institutions, government and parliament, museums, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Despite of moving to one of the Denmark must visit places you should know that Denmark is a wonderful place to go shopping. There are several things you won’t find in any other places around the world. If you are a lover of plastic arts, paints and several other things, this is the perfect place for you.

There are several other places where you can visit and I would like you to know that in this website you can find more detailed information about Denmark must visit places. There are place you can’t avoid to visit because they are a cultural and historical symbol in Denmark.

If you are intending know more and more about Denmark history and culture you should visit the Bakkhus Museum which is currently one of the most Denmark must visit places. This is a great museum which is considered one of the most important in its class in Europe.

The Danish golden age is very important in the European history and culture. You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about it and if you have some interests in other Danish aspects you will also are going to learn a lot about that.