We look at the first half of the reign of one of the most famous of the Danish monarchs.
Christian IV
The young Christian being handed the keys to the royal regalia by his dying chancellor (19th century painting).
The coronation of Christian IV (19th century painting).
The Crown of Christian IV.
The Stock Exchange.
The fortified merchant city of Christianshavn (outlined in red).
Rosenborg Castle in the King’s Garden.
The Round Tower seen from the air.
The throne of Denmark-Norway.
Trankebar – the first Danish trading post in India.
The History of Denmark 