Even the most inattentive travelers cannot pass by the largest museum in the kingdom and one of the most visited places in Copenhagen, the National Museum of Denmark. Firstly, it is located in the very heart of the Danish capital, not far from the main street Stroget (Strøget). Secondly, the museum has placed its collections in one of the most beautiful architectural monuments, the former palace of the prince, the future King Frederick V.

The spacious palace halls display artifacts from all over the world. Thanks to such an extensive collection, visitors travel from Greenland to South America, get acquainted with the history and culture of not only Denmark but all countries of the world.

But it all started with just a few items that belonged to the Royal Commission for the Preservation of Antiquities back in 1807. They were presented to the general public ten years later when the ancient artifacts had found their first permanent home, the Museum of Northern Antiquities. The exhibits were transferred to the palace only at the end of the 19th century, and since then they have been seen by millions of tourists.

Today, the impressive collection of artifacts occupies four floors. The museum starts with an exhibition of the Prehistoric Period, which includes such rare exhibits as the Trundholm sun chariot of the 14th-13th centuries BC, the silver Gundestrup cauldron dating from the Iron Age, and copies of the legendary Golden Horns of Gallehus, which were irretrievably stolen in the 19th century.

The Stone Age part contains silicon products. The Iron Age is represented by the oldest war trophy, the Hjortspring boat, and the era of the brave Vikings is represented by huge ancient stones depicting mysterious runes. The magnificent collection of the Middle Ages with royal medals and coins, luxurious jewelry, and rich church utensils amazes even sophisticated connoisseurs of history and culture. But the real pride of the museum is the world's largest collection of golden altars.