Kastellet, Copenhagen
Kastellet (Danish pronunciation: [kʰæˈsteˀlð̩]; transl. "The Citadel") is a citadel located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagon with bastions at its corners. Kastellet was continuous with the ring of bastioned ramparts which used to encircle Copenhagen but of which only the ramparts of Christianshavn remain today.
| Kastellet | |
|---|---|
Citadellet Frederikshavn | |
| Part of Fortifications of Copenhagen | |
| Copenhagen in Denmark | |
Aerial of Kastellet | |
| Coordinates | 55°41′28″N 12°35′38″E |
| Type | Citadel |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Well preserved |
| Website | Official website (in Danish) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 30 October 1664 |
| In use | 1624–1830s |
| Materials | earthworks |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Major Allan Bo Petersen |
| Past commanders | Prince Frederik of Hesse |
A number of buildings are located within the grounds of Kastellet, including the Citadel Church as well as a windmill. The area houses various military activities but it also serves as a public park and a historic site.
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