Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus (Denmark)
One of the residences that are
considered summer, and belonging to the royal family, is a castle Marselisborg.
It got its name in honor of the former owners, family Marselis.
In 1661, the king Frederick III gave their land to collect a debt to the Dutch merchant Gabriel Marselis.
For property looked out for his sons, William and Constantine. Later,
Constantine was awarded the title of Baron for his service to the country, and
the palace was called Marselisborg. But it was not long was the property of a
famous family, because difficult financial situation and debt collection forced
them to get rid of the property. The castle passed from one owner to another,
until in 1896 he became the property of the municipality of Aarhus.
The building was put in order,
the restoration engaged Hack Kampmann, who was considered a famous architect Denmark. In 1902, the government decided to make a chic wedding gift to King
Christian X and Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, giving them Marselisborg
Palace. But when a beautiful queen died, the castle forgotten 15 years, he was
abandoned until 1967, it was decided not to restore it. Now it is the summer
residence of monarchs. When the family is staying in a castle, you can witness
an interesting spectacle: changing of the guard, which takes place at noon. In
the building of tourists are not allowed, but if not in the palace of the royal
family, you can take a stroll through the park, which also dazzles the senses.
The palace itself Marselisborg
- elegant and easy building. Its white walls look very nice on the background
of manicured lawns and flowering trees vast garden. This is a typical English
landscape park, which is decorated with various sculptures. One of them was
created the Prince Consort. Many tourists are delighted with the sculptures
Jorn Ronna, who was making them out of tree stumps and fallen trees. Near the
entrance you can admire the faun, looking out of the undergrowth, or find among
shady trees sculpture "Sleep and infinity" - the image of a girl who
is sitting with his eyes closed among the water lilies. Rose lovers must visit
a rose garden, where you can see some varieties of roses the Queen Alexandria.
Now there are more than 350 different varieties of these beautiful flowers.
Marselisborg Palace - one of
the most interesting sights of the city of Aarhus, open to visitors from April
to October, unless, of course, at this time in his residence not rest dignitaries.
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