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Koldinghus
Koldinghus
Koldinghus har gennem sin mere end 700-årige eksistens spillet en væsentlig rolle i Danmarks historie som grænseværn og som et af kongefamiliens foretrukne slotte. Slottet var det første slot, som udelukkende blev brugt som bolig for kongefamilien. Her døde Kong Christian den III nytårsdag 1559 og her tilbragte Kong Christian den IV en betydelig del af sin barn- og ungdom.
Throughout its more than 700 years of existence, Koldinghus Castle has played a significant role in Denmark’s history as a border guard and as one of the royal family’s favourite castles. It was the first to be used exclusively as a royal residence. King Christian III died here on new year’s day in 1559. King Christian IV spend a significant part of his childhood and youth here.
Slottet mistede sin betydning i forbindelse med, at flere og flere af kongefamiliens pligter flyttede til hovedstaden. Kong Frederik den IV var den sidste konge, som boede på slottet i en periode, men det var kun kortvarigt, mens der var pest i København. Det prægtige slot fik derfor lov til at forfalde mere og mere, og da soldater i 1807 i forbindelse med krigen mod England og Sverige opholdt sig på slottet, udbrød der en stor brand, der efterlod slottet som en ruin.
The Castle lost its importance as more and more of the duties of the Royal family moved to the capital. King Frederik IV was the last king to live in the castle, but it was only temporary, while the plague was raging in Copenhagen. The magnificent castle was left and fell more and more into decay, and when soldiers stayed there in connection with the war against England and Sweden in 1807, a large fire broke out, leaving the castle in ruins.
I mange år stod ruinen uberørt hen, mens tidens tand truede med at få den til at falde helt sammen. I dag er slottet restaureret og omdannet til et stort museum, hvor du blandt andet kan få meget mere at vide om Koldinghus’ historie og den danske kongehistorie. Derudover huser Koldinghus særudstillinger, events og levende historie.
The ruins stood untouched for many years, while the ravages of time threatened to destroy the castle completely. Today it is restored and transformed into a large museum, where you can learn a lot about the history of Koldinghus Castle and of the Danish royal family. In addition, Koldinghus Castle hosts special exhibitions, events and living history.
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