Kronborg is a historic fortification and castle at the northern tip of Zealand, the island that is the most populated section of Denmark. (Copenhagen is on Zealand, not on the European mainland.) It was built in the 1400s.
In English literature, Kronborg was the model/inspiration for Elsinore, Hamlet's castle, in Shakespeare play involving the indecisive Prince of Denmark. Kronborg was built at the narrowest section of the waterway between Denmark and Sweden. Thus, over the centuries, it was critically important for protecting Denmark against the invading hordes of Swedes who would bring their meatballs, and Abba music, and Volvos (and, in more ancient days, Saabs), into Danish territory.
Visited September 2015. At the time of my visit, this was the northernmost point on the globe I had visited to date. (At 56 degrees north, it's up there. Remember: the U.S./Canadian border is the 49th parallel.)
No comments:
Post a Comment