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Rosenborg Castle vs National Gallery of Denmark

Rosenborg Castle and National Gallery of Denmark are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Rosenborg Castle scores slightly higher than National Gallery of Denmark. Rosenborg Castle has a TripExpert Score of 95 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Lonely Planet.

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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National Gallery of Denmark
National Gallery of Denmark
9 / 10
Solvgade 48-50, Copenhagen 1307, Denmark
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Concierge Concierge
"Massive collection— embracing everything from Rubens and Rembrandt to Picasso and Munch—are."
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The museum's golden-age Danish paintings remain the real revelation
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is the largest museum in Denmark, housing painting and sculpture from the 13th to the present century." Full review
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Of all these works, we are drawn to a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, Christ as the Suffering Redeemer.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Old-master paintings... as well as a comprehensive array of antique and 20th-century Danish art make up the National Art Gallery collection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The museum also has an extensive collection of drawings, engravings and lithographs representing the works of such prominent artists as Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Bordered by the sprawling botanical gardens and 17th-century Rosenborg Castle... the palatial national gallery holds the broadest survey of Danish art." Full review
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