The King's Architecture

Rosenborg castle was built as King Christian IV’s summer house in the early 1600s. Or course, what was once field and forest is now surrounded by the very bustle of city life it was intended to escape. Today, it is a museum paying tribute to the Christian IV and housing the royal jewels and regalia.

Christian IV is one of Denmark’s most infamous rulers. His passion for architecture changed the city skyline and as his style ornate brick and sandstone carving under a copper roof and elaborate spire can be seen throughout the city. While he succeeded in displaying his wealth and power to travelers and citizens alike, Denmark was nearly bankrupt at the end of his rule.
For example, the stock exchange:

You can play eye spy with Christian IV’s monogram throughout the city: