I’m doing a separate entry for Christiansborg Slot because I ended up completely geeking out over their tapestry display, and took so many pictures they need their own post.
Christiansborg was the royal palace, but the royal family has decamped to Amalienborg. Christiansborg is now the official home of the parliament and the judiciary. The throne room is still there, but it’s highly ceremonial. These folks don’t even crown their kings anymore – the prime ministers officially introduces them from one of the balconies here.
There are tapestries everywhere, but the specific set I most geeked out over are the set in the Great Hall based on painting by Bjørn Nørgaard that were commissioned for Queen Margrethe’s 50th birthday. They’re very striking. I particularly liked the Viking panel (I include a view of the top above that’s blocked in the larger pictures by the chandelier), and the modern panel.
I really liked the artwork in general here. There were family portraits (the family portrait of Christian IX, known as the grandfather of Europe, was particularly interesting), but a lot of the art was local, and interesting. I particularly like the nature scenes in the Green Room.
The throne room is rather amusing – the bigger throne is meant for the queens. I’ve also included a picture of the styling footwear we all had to sport.
You can also visit the Royal Stables, Royal Kitchen, and the ruins under the palace. We only visiting the ruins. The current palace is the fifth on the site. It is interesting to see the cross over of the different buildings underground.