Christiansborg Palace-Danish Parliament, Copenhagen, Denmark - Capitol Buildings on Waymarking.com

Christiansborg Palace, located on the small island Slotsholmen in the Copenhagen harbour, has more than 800 years of history as the power base of the kingdom and still today the palace houses several institutions of significant importance.

Most of the premises at the palace are at the disposal of the Folketing, the Danish Parliament, but the palace also houses the Prime Minister’s Office and the Supreme Court. Parts of the palace are available for the Royal House; the Royal Reception Rooms, Christiansborg Palace Chapel and most of the Riding Ground Complex.


The Folketing
The south wing of the palace houses the Folketing. Covering three floors of the palace, the impressive Folketing Chamber faces the Christiansborg Palace Square. In the opposite end of the wing is the former Landsting Hall. The two halls are adjoined by the 83 metre long Lobby.


The Prime Minister’s Office
The Prime Minister’s Office is situated in the north wing on the top floor above the Royal Reception Rooms. The Ministry’s premises were originally intended as the Royal Family’s private flat at Christiansborg. As this flat was never used, the majority of the premises functioned for many years as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs until the Prime Minister’s Office took over the premises in 1980.


The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Denmark is housed in the north wing on the ground floor below the Royal Receptions Rooms. The older of the two court rooms is situated in the wing end facing the Riding Ground Complex. The Supreme Court also has rooms in the building of the Riding Ground Complex.

Type of Capitol: State, Province, Canton, or Other Primary Division of a Nation Address: Copenhagen, Christiansborg Palace Dates of Construction: 1167 Major Renovations: 1733, 1803, 1907 Hours: http://www.ses.dk/en/SlotteOgHaver/Slotte/ChristiansborgSlot/Aabningstider.aspx Capitol Web Site: [Web Link] Historical Monuments/Memorials:

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