املینبورگ

Also known as Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg () is the official residence for the Danish royal family and is located in Copenhagen. Frederick VIII's palace complex has four identical Classical façades, effectively four palaces, with Rococo interiors, laid around an octagonal courtyard (). At the centre is a large equestrian statue of Frederick V. Amalienborg was originally built for four noble families, but after Christiansborg Palace burned in 1794 the royal family bought the palaces and moved in. Over the years various monarchs and their families have lived there, including today's King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

Key facts

Building.image: Amalienborg Palace - aerial view.jpg
Building.image_size: 300px
Building.caption: The palaces (or mansions) of Amalienborg, surrounding the courtyard (seen from Frederik's Church)
Building.location_town: Copenhagen
Building.location_country: Denmark
Building.map_caption: Location within Copenhagen
Building.architect: Nicolai Eigtved
Building.construction_start_date: 1750
Building.completion_date: 1760
Building.architectural_style: Rococo