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that an entirely new castle had to be built.
The demolition of the overextended and antiquated Copenhagen Castle was commenced in 1731 to make room for the first Christiansborg. The ruins of Absalon's castle and Copenhagen Castle were excavated at the start of the 20th century and can be seen today in the subterranean excavations under the present palace.
History First Christiansborg.
King Christian VI commissioned architect Elias David Häusser to build the first Christiansborg Palace (Danish, "Christiansborg Slot"), and in 1733 work started on a magnificent
of the royal family, whereas "Christian VII's Palace" is used for official events and to accommodate guests.
Amalienborg was originally built in the 1750s by architect Nicolai Eigtved for four noble families; however, when Christiansborg Palace burned in 1794, the royal family bought the palaces and moved in.
The state rooms of Christian VIII's Palace and Christian VII's Palace may be visited by the public on guided tours.
Residences Current residences Christiansborg Palace.
In addition, parts of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen is also at