Kronborg Castle
Helsingør, Denmark
Step into the enchanting world of Kronborg, the iconic Renaissance masterpiece that looms majestically over the Øresund Sound. Famously immortalised as Elsinore in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet," this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts soaring spires, grand ballrooms, and formidable fortifications that once deterred pirate marauders. As you wander its hallowed halls, keep an eye out for Holger the Dane, a legendary stone warrior said to awaken if Denmark is ever in peril. The stark contrast of its regal turrets against the sweeping seascape makes Kronborg an enthralling fusion of history and myth, echoing tales of kings, nobility, and the Bard himself.
- Dänemark Exklusiv
- Erste Veröffentlichung 13.11.2022
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Wo ist es?
Kronborg, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark