Staldmestergården (
English: Stable Master's House) is a historic building overlooking
Frederiksholm Canal on
Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen (English: The Castle Islet) is an island in the harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, and part of Copenhagen Inner City. The name is taken from the successive castles and palaces located on the island since Bishop Absalon constructed the ci ...
, between
Christiansborg Rising Grounds and
Christian IV's Brewhouse
Christian IV's Brewhouse (Danish: Christian IV's Bryghus) is a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, dating from 1608. In spite of the name under which it is known today, the building was not originally built for the purpose of brewing beer. It is loca ...
, in central
Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally built for the
avener A stable master or head groom is the manager in charge of a stable.
At large horse establishments there may be several grooms under the management of the stable master. In a professional establishment the head groom usually has complete responsibil ...
and other administration personnel of the royal stables, it now houses the
Ministries of Education
Ministry may refer to:
Government
* Ministry (collective executive), the complete body of government ministers under the leadership of a prime minister
* Ministry (government department), a department of a government
Religion
* Christian m ...
and
Ecclesiastical Affairs. The building was listed in the
Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1918.
History
Staldmestergården was built from 1703 to 1705 as a residence for the staff working at the Royal Stables at neighbouring
Copenhagen Castle
Copenhagen Castle ( da, Københavns Slot) was a castle on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built in the late 14th century and was located at the site of the current Christiansborg Palace.
History
In 1167, Bisho ...
.
In the early 20th century, the central administration needed more space and the stables administration had to vacate the building. One of the institutions which in 1910 moved in was the ''Kultus Ministry''. After it was split into a
Ministry of Education and a
Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs in 1916, they continued to share the building.
Architecture
Staldmestergården is a large L-shaped building, with two storeys and a cellar, designed in the
Italian Baroque style which Marselis had had the opportunity to study during his years in
Italy. It is built in yellow brick and has a
hipped roof in red tiles. The main entrance is located in the short wing facing the canal. The portal is carved in limestone from
Stevns and is also in the Italian Baroque style.
See also
*
Architecture of Denmark
References
External links
Source
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Residential buildings completed in 1705
Listed government buildings in Copenhagen
Baroque architecture in Copenhagen
1705 establishments in Denmark
Slotsholmen