CastleGurre

Gurre Castle

The remains of the Castle can be visited

In northern Zealand, Denmark, near Helsingør, lies the Gurre Castle ruin, once a royal complex. Its history is closely linked to Danish kings and a tragic legend that continues to resonate in art and music today.

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The origins of Gurre Castle date back to the 12th century. In the mid-14th century, around 1350, the complex was expanded, receiving four towers and a perimeter wall. Its first documented mention appears in 1364, when Pope Urban V sent relics for the castle chapel. The castle is inextricably linked to King Valdemar IV Atterdag, who died here in 1375.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://www.wehrbauten.de/thread.php?threadid=1461

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Location: 56.0195, 12.5053