Thott Palace

palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

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The Thott Palace, now the French Embassy, is a 17th-century building located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated near Kongens Nytorv, a historic square laid out in the 17th century. The palace is part of the architectural landscape of Copenhagen, which includes other notable structures like Charlottenborg Palace and the Royal Theatre. Copenhagen itself is the capital and largest city of Denmark, historically significant as a trading center and royal residence. The city has experienced periods of growth, disaster, and rebuilding throughout its history.1

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Buildings there include the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Charlottenborg Palace (now the Royal Academy of Fine Arts), both of the 17th century, and the Royal Theatre, built in 1874.
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Buildings there include the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Charlottenborg Palace (now the Royal Academy of Fine Arts), both of the 17th century, and the Royal Theatre, built in 1874.
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