A treasure-house to knock you out
As descriptive words go, where does "Opulence " end and "Flashy" begin ? Understandably, a pretty wide margin needs to be given when possessions of Royalty are involved. Still, there are some palace museums that can overwhelm and suffocate a viewer with rich clutter. Even eyes that appreciate fine things need to blink and shakeout excess in places like ...... ROSENBORG SLOT ( or Rosenborg Castle) ! Situated within the well laid , 12 hectare Kongenshave ( King's Garden) in central Copenhagen , is a this beautiful building in Dutch Renaissance Style . It was reportedly under construction for 28 years and finished in 1633 to be the Royal Residence of King Christian IV. It is now a museum exhibiting the collections , mostly of that monarch , with subsequent additions by his successors. It was opened for the public in 1838. Visitors can tour all the floors with an audioguide that gives very detailed commentary about the objects and the period . Kongern...