Jutland's border castle
For centuries, Koldinghus was a border castle between the kingdoms of Denmark and Schleswig. It was used frequently by Danish kings. King Christoffer of Bavaria built the west wing and the castle's northern section in 1447. Later, in 1549-54 under King Christian…
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The west wing after the renovation
A watering system was installed to prevent the weed to disappear and the walls to crumble. The weed withered none the less, but the south wing still stands.
År: 1984 PHOTO:Kurt Nielsen, Kolding
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