Egeskov Castle

castle, Funen, Denmark

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Egeskov Castle is a historic castle located on the island of Funen in Denmark. Built in 1554, it is considered one of the finest castles on the island. Funen itself is Denmark's third-largest island, known for its fertile land supporting agriculture and dairy farming. The island also has a rich history, with remnants from the Stone Age and Viking era, including burial chambers and ship monuments. Egeskov Castle stands as a significant example of the historical architecture found on Funen.1

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Two of the finest are Egeskov (1554) and Brahetrolleborg (1568; incorporating parts of a monastery founded in 1172), both in the south. The island’s chief ports are the manufacturing city of Odense, Assens, Svendborg, Nyborg, Kerteminde, Middelfart, and Fåborg. Area 1,152 square miles (2,984 square km). Pop. (2003 est.) 441,795.
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Two of the finest are Egeskov (1554) and Brahetrolleborg (1568; incorporating parts of a monastery founded in 1172), both in the south. The island’s chief ports are the manufacturing city of Odense, Assens, Svendborg, Nyborg, Kerteminde, Middelfart, and Fåborg. Area 1,152 square miles (2,984 square km). Pop. (2003 est.) 441,795.
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