Amalienborg Palaces are the winter residence of the Danish royal family, and is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Queen Margrethe II and her spouse live in one of the four identical buildings and her son, Prince Frederik, who was the successor of the throne Crown lives in one of the other buildings.
It consists of four identical classifying palaces with front elevation walls of rococo designed interiors in the order of an octagonal shaped courtyard (Amalienborg Slotsplads); in the axis of the square is a monumental equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V.
The lands around Amalienborg Palaces were acquired around 1602 by King Christian IV and were located outside of the fortifications of Copenhagen. King Christian IV, who was also identified as the great architect and builder of Copenhagen used other parts of the accuriqued land to expand the city. Buildings such as Rosenborg Castle, Nyboder quarters and residence for the royal navy were recognized for the same reason. It also founded ‘the Citadel’ a fortification to protect the city against attacks from the Sound region.
Amalienborg palaces are real royal castles although it doesn't have towers and spires. This is where the Queen is supposed to live during the winter season and it is also the venue of the famous balcony scenes, which takes place whenever the royal family seizes the occasion to greet people. Even though the castles are primarily the residence of the royal couple, visitors have the chance to experience some of the royal chambers that are not in daily use.
