Marble Bridge Copenhagen

The marble bridge and riding ground at christiansborg castle are all that survived the devastating fire of 1794.

Marble bridge copenhagen.

The ruins under christiansborg palace tell the story of the founding og copenhagen and the development of the site over more than 800 years. It has a sandstone cladding with medallion ornamentation on the sides while to top is covered with marble. The most notable bridge crossing the canal is marble bridge which provides access to christiansborg riding grounds. The ornate marble bridge connects the stately christiansborg riding grounds to the national museum.

This rococo style marble bridge crosses frederiksholms kanal and leads to the vast courtyard of christiansborg. On each side elaborate decorations make a kind of gateway to slotsholmen. Photo about marble bridge in a canal one of the most picturesque bridges of copenhagen. The bridge was built between 1739 and 1745.

The marble bridge or marmorbroen connects christiansborg on the island of slotsholmen with the rest of the city. Ruinerne under christiansborg the ruins of bishop absalon s castle and copenhagen castle. The old main entrance and one of few surviving features of the first christiansborg palace which burned in 1794 the bridge was constructed from 1739 to 1745 with nicolai eigtved as principal architect. Seen from the shaded banks of the canal the bridge with its elegant arches is one of the most attractive sights in copenhagen.

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 marble bridge and the two pavilions. The pavement is paved with norwegian marble while the roadway is cobbled. The marble bridge connects christiansborg riding ground complex to ny vestergade that continues to dantes plads with the ny carlsberg glyptotek.

Designed by the famous 18c architect nicolai eigtved it was built at the same time as the first palace. The marble bridge with its two pavilions marks the main entrance to the palace. Image of architecture waterfront building 78555239.