Forgotten History
Kastellet
Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark
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. 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.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark
- Coordinates
- 55.69161, 12.59357
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q221812
What is Kastellet?
Kastellet is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Langelinie Pavilion, Restaurant Lumskebuksen, Kokkeriet, Hotel Phoenix Copenhagen.
Where is Kastellet?
Kastellet is in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. Coordinates: 55.69161, 12.59357.
How do I get to Kastellet?
Kastellet is at Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark (55.69161, 12.59357). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.