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Slotsholmen


 

Slotsholmen is a small Danish island in Copenhagen Harbour. Its name means Castle Island, and it was the site of the first castle in Copenhagen, Absalon's Castle. Subsequently Copenhagen Castle was built on the same site.

Related Topics:
Danish - Island - Copenhagen - Absalon's Castle - Copenhagen Castle

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Today Christiansborg Castle, home of Denmark's Parliament (Folketing) and the Danish Royal Library, are both built on the island.

Related Topics:
Christiansborg Castle - Parliament - Danish Royal Library

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Visitors to Christiansborg Castle can tour the ruins of the two older buildings on the site.

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