Amelienborg is the home of the monarch, currently Queen Margrethe II, of whom the Danes are quite proud. The royal lineage dates back to the 10th century Kingdom of Gorm the Old. The royal residence used to be at Christiansborg Slot (see later), but when that was destroyed by a fire in 1794, the royal family moved to Amalienborg.
There are four palaces located around an octognal plaza featuring a statue of Frederick V in the centre. These buildings were built between 1750 and 1768 for four aristrocratic families. The style is rococo, designed by architect Nicolai Eigtved. Two of the palaces were joined by a passage way built inside a neo-classical colonnade. After the fire, the Royal Family bought these four buildings and moved here.
Frederick VII's Palace
Frederick & Christian
Christian IX's Palace
Colonnade
Note that I had intended to turn the above 4 photos into a panorama view. But I used the wide angle lens, and I haven't figured out how to adjust the images to line up in some sensible manner.
Frederick VII's Palace is now the home of the Queen Mother, and is also the one with the clock. Christian IX's Palace is the home of the current monarch. And between them is a view across Amiliehaven Garden to the Opera House.
The Royal Family was not present during our time here, however the palaces are always guarded.
The statue, in front of Christian IX's palace.
A closer view of the King on his horse.
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