Hillerod Attractions
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Zealand
The town of Hillerød, a railroad junction, lies in the north of the island of Zealand, not far from Helsingor and Copenhagen.
History
Hillerod became a settlement in the early Middle Ages. Some years later a nobleman built a mansion on an island in what is now the castle lake; this house was acquired by Frederik II (1559-88) who wanted to use the area for hunting. In 1562 the king built a castle and called it "Frederiksborg". However, the king's son, Christian IV (1588-1648) had it pulled down and a new one built between 1602 and 1620 in the Renaissance style, to designs by Hans van Steenwinkel the Elder and his son.
The town of Hillerød, a railroad junction, lies in the north of the island of Zealand, not far from Helsingor and Copenhagen.
History
Hillerod became a settlement in the early Middle Ages. Some years later a nobleman built a mansion on an island in what is now the castle lake; this house was acquired by Frederik II (1559-88) who wanted to use the area for hunting. In 1562 the king built a castle and called it "Frederiksborg". However, the king's son, Christian IV (1588-1648) had it pulled down and a new one built between 1602 and 1620 in the Renaissance style, to designs by Hans van Steenwinkel the Elder and his son.
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Frederiksborg Castle
A masterpiece of Danish Renaissance architecture, Frederiksborg Castle is set atop a cluster of islands in the Frederiksborg Lake. The Castle now serves as a museum for tourists.
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Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod
Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod
Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod
