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Roskilde Racing Center
Roskilde · 5.9 km from downtown
Christiansborg Palace
The predecessor of the Christiansborg Palace was built at the end of the 11th century. It was originally the building of the Bishop of Asablon. Later, Christian VI, desirous of luxury and pleasure, demolished the old palace and rebuilt it, and built such a gorgeous, comfortable, and beautiful on the original site. The grand new palace, the Christiansborg Palace. Today's palace is no longer a mere king's house, but is used as a parliamentary place, also known as the Copenhagen Parliament Building. These include the Danish Courts, the Office of the Prime Minister of Denmark, and the Danish Parliament Building. In addition, the reception hall of the Danish Royal Palace is also located in it. To some extent, this palace symbolizes the supreme power of Denmark (executive power, judicial power and legislative power). The palace has survived to this day. In fact, it has suffered two fires, and then it has been continuously rebuilt and transformed, and it has become what it is now. Therefore, you will find it interesting to find that its styles are mixed and matched. The main part of the renovated palace in 1928 was in the neo-Baroque style, while the church part in 1826 retained the neo-classical style. The square in front of the palace was built around 1738 and has a strong Baroque style.Copenhagen · 31.1 km from Roskilde
Racehall København A/S
Hoje-Taastrup Municipality · 10.4 km from Roskilde
Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen is a small island in Copenhagen's city center surrounded by canals. It is also the starting point of Copenhagen's history. Today, the ruins of the medieval castle and Copenhagen Castle walls are still preserved under the palace, and you can walk inside for a close-up view. This small island is like a compact museum complex. The Royal Reception Rooms, Royal Stables, and the tower of Christiansborg Palace are open to visitors, and you can climb to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of the old city's red roofs and the harbor. Thorvaldsens Museum houses a collection of works by the Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen, and his tomb is located in the museum's courtyard. The Old Arsenal of Christian IV is now the War Museum. The waterfront "Black Diamond" is the modern building of The Royal Library, with its black stone facade reflecting on the water. On the east side of the island, there are also old buildings such as the Old Stock Exchange, built in the 17th century.Copenhagen · 31.1 km from Roskilde
Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library is the national library of Denmark and also serves as the library for the University of Copenhagen. With a collection of tens of millions of items, it is one of the largest libraries in Northern Europe. The interior of the new building is the highlight of the visit: a massive, continuous cut divides the building into two slightly tilted volumes, supporting a full-height atrium in between. The white walls ripple like waves, with corridors and connecting bridges crisscrossing the space. The glass curtain wall on one side faces the harbor, offering panoramic views of the city, the sea, and passing ships, all bathed in bright, natural light. On the ceiling of the bridge connecting the old and new buildings hangs a massive ceiling painting by Danish artist Per Kirkeby, which is a very popular photo spot in the library. The library is renowned for its collection of manuscripts by famous figures: a vast collection of manuscripts and personal documents by philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is housed in the Kierkegaard Archives within the library, and Hans Christian Andersen's manuscripts and letters are also kept here. Both collections have been inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. The library also holds rare treasures of book history, such as a printed copy of the Gutenberg Bible.Copenhagen · 31.2 km from Roskilde
Musicon
This attraction is a vibrant new cultural area where culture, shops, and community life thrive.Roskilde · 1.5 km from downtown
Viking Kings Hall
Lejre · 9.4 km from Roskilde
City Hall Square
The building has a history of over 800 years. Even today, many local and South American vendors set up stalls and sell goods in the square starting in the afternoon, creating a bustling scene that is truly dazzling. If you climb the 110 m clock tower in the square, you can take in the entire cityscape of Copenhagen. Above the clock tower door is a World Clock, which contains 13 mechanical devices running simultaneously, displaying times from around the world as well as various astronomical times. City Hall Square's city hall was built in 1905 and designed by architect Martin Nyrop. Its architecture combines ancient Danish and Italian Renaissance styles.The magnificent main hall of the city hall is mainly used for wedding ceremonies and official receptions,Copenhagen City Hall's gilded statue above the main entrance is of Bishop Absalon, the founder of Copenhagen. Many major events in Denmark are held atCity Hall Square.Copenhagen · 30.4 km from Roskilde
Nordisk Film Biografer Tåstrup
Hoje-Taastrup Municipality · 11.9 km from Roskilde
Roskilde Museum
Roskilde · 247m from downtown
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Slotsholmen
Copenhagen · 31.1 km from RoskildeDet Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
Copenhagen · 31.2 km from RoskildeMusicon
Roskilde · 1.5 km from downtownCity Hall Square
Copenhagen · 30.4 km from Roskilde
Gefion Fountain
Copenhagen · 32.4 km from Roskilde
Hans Christian Andersen by Henry Luckow-Nielsen
Copenhagen · 30.4 km from Roskilde
What travelers say about Roskilde
_TI***itNovember 22, 2023
4.0
Beautiful palace with pretty painted ceilings. Nicely decorated. Admired the architecture and decor.
Christiansborg Palace
小鱼儿2015March 12, 2020
4.0
Castle Island is also a very good place to go. The castles are all historical heritages and there are quite a lot of them. This castle is also an ancient heritage of Denmark. Many of them are well preserved and have a sense of age.
Slotsholmen
137***66October 24, 2019
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Royal Library (Kongelige Bibliotek) The exterior of the National Library of Denmark is known as "black crystal" and "black diamond"! It is very novel and beautiful. The interior is well lit. There are covered bridges leading to other buildings. Copenhagen Water Bus No. 922 has a dedicated pier here. It is convenient for tourists to visit. The surrounding wooden plank roads are very comfortable to walk on.
Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
lixinyingDecember 11, 2021
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It is a fairy tale country with many castles. I had a good impression of Copenhagen in just two days. Although it was late autumn, it was not as cold as I imagined in the Nordic countries. The sun was warm and the people were very enthusiastic. It felt better than Norway.
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