View of Sweden

Kronborg Castle

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July 22nd 2009
Kronborg Castle is about an hour north of Copenhagen facing Sweden. It was built by a former King, for the same reason that the Robber Barrons along the Rhein built castles. It's primary purpose was to collect taxes from ships that wanted to pass the narrow waterway between Sweden and Denmark. Ever wondered why royalty is called nobility? It's because they have no-ability to do real work, and e ... read more

Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Copenhagen

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Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now th... ... read more