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Monday, June 9, 2014

Leave a Slot in Your Schedule for Copenhagen Palaces and Castles

The Knights' Hall, Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark
One of three silver lions guarding the coronation chairs in The Knights' Hall of Rosenborg Castle.
Christiansborg Slot, Amalienborg Slot, and Rosenborg Slot are all located in Copenhagen’s historic center.  But what is a slot, you might ask.  Has Copenhagen turned into a gambler’s destination?  Slot is actually the Danish word for castle or palace, and Denmark is littered with slots, including three in Copenhagen which have all housed the royal family at some point in history.