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Moltke's Palace - Wikipedia
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Moltke's Palace or Christian VII's Palace is one of the four palaces of Amalienborg in Copenhagen that was originally built for Lord High Steward Adam Gottlob Moltke. It is the southwestern palace, and since 1885, has been used to accommodate and entertain prominent guests, for receptions, and for ceremonial purposes.[1]
Moltke's Palace is now known as Christian VII’s Palace. It was built originally for Lord High Steward Adam Gottlob Moltke. Moltke is said to have had 22 children between his wives. Five of them became cabinet ministers while four became ambassadors and two became generals. All of these men went on to enter the public service. [2] According the master plans of Frederikstad, and the Amalienborg palaces, the four palaces around the plaza were designed as town mansions for families of the chosen nobility. Although their exteriors were identical, their interiors were different. They were also granted a free site where they could build, as well as exemptions from taxes and duties. Only two conditions were required: palaces must be built according to Frederikstad's architectural specifications and within a specific time frame.
Moltke's Palace was built by the finest craftsmen and artists under Eigtved's supervision in 1750-54. It was one of the most expensive palaces built at that time and featured the most lavish interiors. Its Great Hall (Riddersalen), which featured woodcarvings by Louis August le Clerc, Francois Boucher's paintings, and stucco by Giovanni Battista Fossati was widely regarded as the most exquisite Danish Rococo interior. [1]