palace. By 1738, work on the main palace had progressed so far that it was possible to start on the other buildings included in the total project. The palace included show grounds and chapel. Most of the palace complex was completed in 1745 and was the largest palace in northern Europe at the time.

The palace and church were ruined by a fire in 1794, but the showgrounds were saved.

Second Christiansborg

While the royal family lived in temporary accommodations at Amalienborg Palace,

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