5373 x 3610 px | 45,5 x 30,6 cm | 17,9 x 12 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
21 mai 2012
Lieu:
Castle Kronborg, Elsinore, Denmark
Informations supplémentaires:
Flag Battalion on the castle Kronborg, Elsinore, Denmark. Canons pointing towards the Sound - and Sweden The Castle Kronborg was an important factor in the collection of the Sound dues - a toll on the use of the Sound for passing ships in the 16th and 17th centuries which constituted up to two thirds of Denmark's state income in these centuries. All foreign ships passing through the strait had to stop at Elsinore and pay the toll to the Danish Crown - otherwise canons at both Elsinore and Helsingborg - the Swedish coast is only 5 kilometres away - would open fire and make the ships stop in one way or the other. The canons are now used to salute the Queen f.inst. when passing Kronborg onboard the royal Danish yacht DANNEBROG - and at other festive occasions. KRONBORG CASTLE’S unique settings can also be hired for conferences, etc. – even outside normal opening hours.
