Rosenborg Castle vs Det Kgl. Bibliotek
Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Rosenborg Castle ranks significantly higher than Royal Library. Rosenborg Castle comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 6 sources including Fodor's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Rosenborg Castle
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Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen 1350, Denmark
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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
"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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Det Kgl. Bibliotek
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Soren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Frommer's
"The Danish Royal Library, dating from the 1600s, is the largest and most impressive in the Norse countries."
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Fodor's
"If you like grand architecture and great views, you really should visit the majestic Royal Library."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A complete collection of all Danish printed works produced since 1482, Denmark's national library also hosts fascinating, temporary art, photography and history exhibitions."
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Travel + Leisure
"The library hosts concerts, exhibitions, and has an excellent restaurant."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Open to the public since 1793... it quickly became known to Danes as "the black diamond" because of its dazzling façade of shiny black granite and glass."
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