Dear Sheddists,
just across the way from the Rundtaaren are the inviting gardens of the Rosenburg Slot, a palace built as a summer retreat for Christian IV.
The palace itself is a dizzying mixture of roccoco and gilt, mirrors and strange headed statues of long-faced royals. There's a distinctly surreal aspect to it all, a memento mori of death-masked by-gones.
The adjoining Treasury houses a display of crown jewels guarded by young troops from the Danish army. The display is small but fascinating and commands respect - rather like Denmark itself
Best regards,
electrofried(mr)
Dear Sheddists,
as its name suggests, the Rundetaarn is a round tower next to the Trinitatis church.
Its circular ramp sweeps around seven and a half times before arriving at an observation platform at the summit. Apparently, it was constructed so the King could access the top in his carriage and horses. Not much of a turning circle it has to be said.
About half way up we pause to catch breath and visit a stunning modern art gallery with some fascinating exhibitions inside. Suitably rejuvenated we press on past a fleeting glimpse of the bell-tower and on to the top where we're rewarded with a stunning view across the city.
Best regards,
electrofried(mr)
