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Ørstcdsparken, Nørre Voldgade, Vester Voldgade, with many monuments and beautiful flower beds around a lakc, remnant o f the former moats. Østre Anlæg, Øster Voldgade, part o f the former moats. With the Denmark monument, which formerly was placed in front o f the State Picture Gallery. Politigården, (Police Headquarters) (E i). Built 1918-24. The inner circular courtyard has a radius of 22,$ meter and is enclosed by a colonnade o f 44 pairs o f Doric columns. In the adjacent, inner courtyard with Corinthian columns the statue “ The Snake-killer” by Utzon-Frank. City Halls Københavns Rådhus, (City Hall of Copenhagen), Rådhuspladsen (E 2), built 1894-1905, description page 39. Frederiksberg Rådhus, (Town Hall of Frederiksberg) (B 2), Corner o f Allcgade and Smallcgade, under Construction. Gentofte Rådhus, (Borough Hall of Gentofte), Bernstorffsvej. Rundetårn, (The Round Towcr) (E 3), built by King Christian IV in 1637-42 in connection with the Trinitatis Kirke, (Trinity Church). Description page 40. Admittance, page 37. Castles Amalienborg Slot (F, G 3), built 1754-60, royal residcnce, descrip­ tion page 44. Charlottenborg (F 3), built 1672-83, academy and art exhibitions. Christiansborg Slot, built 1907-16, with the Supreme Court, Parliament, the Ministry o f Foreign Affairs and the official royal reception suite. Description page 42. Admittance, page 36. Fredensborg Slot, (castle o f peace), Fredensborg town, built in 1720-24 by King Frederik IV. Main building with cupola and four corner spires. In the octogonal courtyard the statue of peace. The cupola hall and the other rooms richly decorated with stucco. The park is considcred the most beautiful in Denmark, with a splendid view o f the Esrum lake. In front o f the castle monuments of King Christian IX and Queen Louise. Admittance, page 51.