King's Garden (Kongens Have) of Copenhagen : )

As the king of 17th-century Denmark, Christian IV commissioned this garden for private use. This large, spacious patch of ground was designated as a fruit and vegetable garden for the royal family, but now the purpose and design of the garden have broadened considerably.

Although not far from the entrance, we quickly see the first mark that the old king left as his legacy here: this statue of the lion and the horse, which depicts a battle between light and darkness.

Walking along these huge lime
trees does impress something grand afoot, and just as it should, because this path is also known as the Knight's Path, presumably for the knights of a bygone era. They must have guarded these doors to the crown jewels that are stored in the mighty Rosenborg Castle. It is surrounded by a moat, which is rather typical of a castle, and then also filled with friendly carp fish, which is rather atypical. But that explains the abundance of birds in this area too.

source: wikipedia

As we move towards the Rose Garden, which is currently not in bloom, I found that the original architect's design of the area is almost exactly retained here, especially those star-like motifs.

We see a statue of Queen Caroline, who was the wife of Christian VIII and is recognized for opening daycares for children, some of which are operating to this day. Notably, she has one of the best angles from which to view the Rose Garden, as the height does have its advantages when appreciating the geometry here.

Further down the park, we see the Pavilion of Hercules, whose statues were brought all the way from Rome by King Frederik, who ruled over both Denmark and Norway. These animated statues stand right next to a children's park bearing a dragon's egg. This design also plays into the fairy tales that surrounded the moat and castle next to the garden.

There is no dearth of art pieces situated around the park, from fictional characters to war heroes. For the better part of the public who visits this space, there is much to point at and ponder; after all, some dramatic statues demand much more attention than others.

Interestingly, if you reach the centre of the park in the Folly's Garden, you can spot one of the 17 marble balls spread throughout the park, which were originally meant for a church that was never constructed. Around this, heirloom flowers and vines trace a faint scent to lure you in, as if to never let you escape.

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