The royal family of Denmark has lived in Amalienborg Slot since the year 1794. Amalienborg Slot was built by the orders of King Frederick the 5th. The royal palace designed by Nicolai Eigtved, one of Denmark’s famous architects. Amalienborg Slot was finished in 1760. Amalienborg Slot is the center of Frederiksstad, a district built by King Frederik the 5th to commemorate the tercentenary of the Oldenborg family. It was originately built for four noble families. In 1760 the four castles of Amalienborg Slot were called: Christian the 7ths Palace, Christian the 8ths Palace, Frederik the 8ths Palace, and Christian the 9ths Palace.
In April 15th, 1789, King Christian the 5th was celebrating his Birthday by watching a German Opera in his castle in Amalienborg Slot when suddenly the stage caught on fire causing his castle to burn down. About 180 people had died because of that fire. Today, though, Amalienborg Slot is used mainly as a winter home for the royal family. A winter home for the Royal family, and a tourist attraction for anyone who wants to go and see it.
