Nyborg Slot (Castle)

The Nyborg castle is located in the town of Nyborg, about 29 kilometers southeast of Odense on Fünen. The castle was built 1170 by Duke Knud Prislavsen, a nephew of Waldemar the Great. When Erik VII Erich of Pommer moved to Copenhagen, there was the castle until 1416 center of royal power in Denmark. Nyborg remained residence of the king. Later, the castle was used as an armory and granaries. During the Count's Feud (1533-1536), the castle was captured twice. Christian III. made for an extension of the castle and fortified it by a large embankment. During the war with Sweden, from 1658 to 1660, three quarters of the castle were destroyed. Today, still 2/2 towers and the gatehouse be visited from time Eriks. The former royal palace nor a tract with a large banquet hall is obtained.