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Royal-watchers will enjoy peeking into the royal boxes - Christian VIII's entertainment
area comes equipped with its own commode.
Ruinerne under Christiansborg
RUINS
(Ruins under Christiansborg;
MAP
;
www.ses.dk
;
adult/child Dkr40/20;
10am-5pm
GOOGLE MAP
daily, closed Mon Oct-Apr, guided tours in English noon Sat, in Danish noon Sun;
1A, 2A, 9A, 11A, 26,
40, 66)
A walk through the crypt-like bowels of Slotsholmen, known as Ruinerne under Christi-
ansborg, offers a unique perspective on Copenhagen's long history. In the basement of the
current palace, beneath the tower, are the remains of two earlier castles. The most notable
are the ruins of Absalon's fortress, Slotsholmen's original castle, built by Bishop Absalon
in 1167.
De Kongelige Stalde
MUSEUM
10am-5pm daily Jul, 1.30-4pm daily May, Jun & Sep, closed Mon Oct-Apr, guided tours in English 2pm
Sat, in Danish 2pm Sun; 1A, 2A, 9A, 11A, 26, 40, 66)
Gallop your way through a collection of antique coaches, uniforms and riding
paraphernalia, some of which are still used for royal receptions. You can also eye-up the
royal family's carriage and saddle horses.
Folketinget
PARLIAMENT
(
;
33 37 32 21;
www.thedanishparliament.dk
; Rigsdagsgården;
guided
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
tours in English 1pm Sun-Fri Jul-mid-Aug, reduced hrs rest of year;
1A, 2A, 9A, 11A, 26, 40, 66)
Folketinget is where the 179 members of the Danish parliament debate national legisla-
tion. Guided tours also take in Wanderer's Hall, which contains the original copy of the
Constitution of the Kingdom of Denmark, enacted in 1849. Outside the summer high sea-
son, tours generally take place at 1pm on Sundays and public holidays - dates are listed on
the website, where you can also book tour tickets.
Kongernes Lapidarium
MUSEUM
