The ruins under Christiansborg Palace
Under the palace, you can explore the dark ruins of a medieval fortress and a Renaissance palace that tell both grim and amusing stories about the past.
Highlights of this tour
Travel back in time to see the ruins of the medieval fortress where Bishop Absalon defended the kingdom against pirates nearly 800 years ago.
Side by side with the ruins of Absalon's fortress, you also find the remains of the Renaissance Copenhagen Castle, which not only served as the seat of power for Christian IV and other kings but also included the infamous Blue Tower prison.
Hear the story about how the excavations for the current Christiansborg Palace led to the discovery of the ruins and see the foundation stone, which was laid in 1907.
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