Kastellet: Copenhagen’s Star Fortress and How to Walk It
Kastellet is Copenhagen's 17th-century star fortress: free, open 06:00-22:00 and still a working military base. How to walk the ramparts, what to see inside and when to go.
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Copenhagen museums, palaces, churches and landmarks: tickets, opening hours, free days and which are worth your time.
Kastellet is Copenhagen's 17th-century star fortress: free, open 06:00-22:00 and still a working military base. How to walk the ramparts, what to see inside and when to go.
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