Marble Bridge Copenhagen

Designed by the famous 18c architect nicolai eigtved it was built at the same time as the first palace.

Marble bridge copenhagen.

Image of architecture waterfront building 78555239. The bridge was built between 1739 and 1745. Photo about marble bridge in a canal one of the most picturesque bridges of copenhagen. The marble bridge connects christiansborg riding ground complex to ny vestergade that continues to dantes plads with the ny carlsberg glyptotek.

It has a sandstone cladding with medallion ornamentation on the sides while to top is covered with marble. Ruinerne under christiansborg the ruins of bishop absalon s castle and copenhagen castle. The marble bridge and riding ground at christiansborg castle are all that survived the devastating fire of 1794. The marble bridge with its two pavilions marks the main entrance to the palace.

On each side elaborate decorations make a kind of gateway to slotsholmen. This rococo style marble bridge crosses frederiksholms kanal and leads to the vast courtyard of christiansborg. The rococo style bridge which crosses frederiksholms kanal is an extension of ny vestergade and leads to christiansborg ridebane a square surrounded by old stables. The bridge was constructed from 1739 45.

The marble bridge which was designed by nicolai eigtved was built at the same time as the first palace and its construction completed in 1744. The ornate marble bridge connects the stately christiansborg riding grounds to the national museum. The ruins under christiansborg palace tell the story of the founding og copenhagen and the development of the site over more than 800 years. Seen from the shaded banks of the canal the bridge with its elegant arches is one of the most attractive sights in copenhagen.

The pavement is paved with norwegian marble while the roadway is cobbled. Very cool marble bridge with intricate stone work nice old lights and curved arches worthwhile stop and take a walk over the bridge and don t forget to walk down to otter creek and get the view of the bridge from below. The marble bridge and the two pavilions.