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Rosenborg Castle vs Amalienborg Museum

Both Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rosenborg Castle is the choice of most writers compared to Amalienborg. Rosenborg Castle scores 95 with approval from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle
9 / 10
Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen 1350, Denmark
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Concierge Concierge
"Christian IV's 17th-century summer palace sprouts like a Renaissance mirage in the center of the city."
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Currently undergoing renovations, some of the showiest rooms remain open
Fodor's Fodor's
"Contains ballrooms, halls, and reception chambers, but for all of its grandeur there's an intimacy that makes you think the king might return any minute." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The pièce de résistance, however, is the basement Treasury, home to the dazzling crown jewels, among them Christian IV's glorious crown and the jewel-studded sword of Christian III." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It is well worth exploring the the many rooms, filled with art and furniture, collected by the royal family, before descending into the vault to admire the pretty, sparkly things." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"In 1710, the palace ceased to be a royal residence as Frederik IV considered it too small. Since 1833, Rosenborg has housed the Crown Jewels." Full review
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Amalienborg Museum
Amalienborg Museum
8 / 10
Amalienborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen 1015, Denmark
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Four 18th-century French-style rococo mansions -- opening onto one of the most attractive squares in Europe -- have been the home of the Danish royal family since 1794,." Full review
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Visitors flock to see the changing of the guard at noon when the royal family is in residence.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Christian VIII palace across from the royal's wing houses the Amalienborg Museum, which displays the second part of the Royal Collection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Home of the current queen, Margrethe II, Amalienborg Slot consists of four austere, 18th-century palaces around a large cobbled square." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The square, the palace and the marble church, a little further on, were designed in 1749 by Frederick V to create the heart of a new neighbourhood." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"With the addition of the marble church that stands to the north of the square, Amalienborg is now a diplomatic centre, giving it the same aristocratic air as it had in former days." Full review
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