Rosenborg Slot Lions - Copenhagen, Denmark
Posted by: neoc1
N 55° 41.119 E 012° 34.695
33U E 347752 N 6173715
A pair of lions guards the entrance to the Rosenborg Slot (Castle) in Copenhagen, Denmark
Waymark Code: WMEFNG
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 05/23/2012
Views: 41
A pair of lions are positioned in front of the bridge that crossed the moat into Rosenborg Slot. The castle was constructed by King Christian IV in 1624. It is now a state museum housing exhibits on the history and culture of Denmark and contains the crown jewels.
The lions are lying down, facing each other. The lion on the left has his mouth closed while the one on the right has his open. They are mounted on ornate pedestals near the bridge that crosses the moat that surrounds the castle.