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Royal Stables (Denmark)

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Hovstallarna vid Christiansborg i Kopenhamn Danmark, Johannes Jansson

The Royal Stables (Danish: De Kongelige Stalde) is the mews (i.e., combined stables and carriage house) of the Danish monarchy which provides the ceremonial transport for the Danish royal family during state events and festive occasions. The Royal Stables are located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1789, the number of horses reached a peak with 270 horses stabled. Nowadays, there are about 20 horses in the Royal Stables. The Royal Stables are regularly open to the public and include a small museum. The state coaches and other carriages are kept there, along with about 20 horses.

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Royal Stables (Denmark)
Christiansborg Ridebane, Copenhagen Christianshavn

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1213 Copenhagen, Christianshavn
Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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