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¤museum:history,art;disability-accessable;independant;guided-tours,events,free-roam
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url:https://denkongeligesamling.dk/koldinghus/
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# Koldinghus
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---LANG:EN
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---INFO:HISTORY
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Koldinghus, meaning 'House of Kolding', is a historic castle located in the center of <Kolding>. Today it serves as a museum and cultural venue, showcasing the history of the region and hosting various exhibitions and events.
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The castle was originally built in the 13th century as a royal residence and fortress.
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## Ruins and restoration
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In 1581, the very first danish capel church (which was located in the castle) was burned down, and reintroduced in the tower of the castle.
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In 1808, during the Napoleonic Wars, the stationed troops from spain and fance was trying to keep warm by heating the castle with the many furnaces, which caused a fire that destroyed most of the castle mani building.
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After nearly 100 years in ruins the restoration began, and in 1994 the danish architects Inger og Johannes Exner introduced a iconic wooden facade and thus completing the modern restoration. |