The Gurre Castle Ruin, a Royal castle from the 12th century in North Zealand near Elsinore, Helsingør, in Denmark from the early medieval times.
The ruin of Gurre Castle, a Royal castle from the 12th century in North Zealand near Elsinore in Denmark from the early medieval times. Four towers and a perimeter wall were added in the 1350s, The castle was a favourite place of King Valdemar Atterdag (IV), and he died here 24th October 1375. The ruin was excavated in the 19th century.
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Location: Gurre Castle, Gurrevej, Kvistgård, Denmark
Photo credit: © Niels Quist / Alamy / Afripics
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