S_HistoryOfCopenhagen_1160-Today

FROM WARTO ABSOLUTISM AND SPLENDOUR

A t w ar w ith the Swedes During an attack on Copenhagen'in 1659 the army and citizens of the town barely manage to drive back the Swedes.After the war the defence works are improved, one of the results being the quarter of Frederiksholm, which is built on backfilled land between Frederiksholm Canal and present-day Vester Voldgade.

Tribute to Frederik III Frederik III is paid tribute at the castle square in 1660 after becomming hereditary king and following the introduction of an absolute monarchy.