Copenhagen Travel Guide - Attractions

Amalienborg Palace: dates from the mid-18th century, when it was built in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the House of Oldenburg. Only a few decades later, Christiansborg Palace, the royal residence, was consumed by fire and Amalienborg Palace became the new royal residence. The style of the complex is Danish Rococo, comprising four palaces and a church centred on one of Europe’s loveliest squares.

All four palaces have identical exteriors, but the interior of each reflects the styles and preferences of the original occupants. A number of the lavishly-decorated rooms in the palaces can be visited, as can other areas which have been turned into small museums that feature artwork, jewellery, costumes and other royal artefacts from over the years.

The Marble Church (Frederikskirken): is located quite close to Amalienborg Palace and was built over a 150-year period from 1749 to 1892. The church features an enormous copper dome and the facade is designed with statues of great figures in ecclesiastical history, including St Ansgar, the Apostle of the North, and the religious reformer Grundtvig.