HELSINGØR, Denmark — The Duchess of Mecklenburg’s Chamber at Kronborg Castle was originally used as a suite for Frederick II’s mother-in-law. Later, it served as residential quarters for other members of the Danish royal family. Known as Hamlet’s Castle, Kronborg is located on the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden and dates back to the late 16th century.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Duchess of Mecklenburg’s Chamber at Kronborg Castle, located in Helsingør, Denmark, is a testament to the castle’s role as a residence for the Danish royal family. Initially designated as a suite for Frederick II’s mother-in-law, the Duchess of Mecklenburg, the chamber was later repurposed as living quarters for other royal family members. Situated within the Royal Apartments, this room reflects the functional elegance typical of Renaissance architecture. Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is widely known as Hamlet’s Castle, famously inspiring William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. Constructed on the site of older fortifications, the current castle dates to the late 16th century and stands as both a cultural and historical landmark, guarding the Øresund strait, a vital maritime route to the Baltic Sea.
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Location: Kronborg Castle, Helsingor, Capital Region, Denmark
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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