Staldmestergården (

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: Stable Master's House) is a historic building overlooking Frederiksholm Canal on

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, between Christiansborg Rising Grounds and

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, in central

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. 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

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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 () 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, Bishop Absalon (c. 112 ...

. 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

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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

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. It is built in yellow brick and has a

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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.

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