The Legacy of the Kings

Over the course of a year and a half, DR has followed two of the most extensive projects of recent times: the restoration of the Hermitage Palace and the Chancellery. The series 'The legacy of the kings' focuses on the special craftsmanship that is needed to restore the buildings' inner and outer splendor.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Arven fra kongerne
First Air Date	May 20, 2015
Last Air Date	July 1, 2015
Seasons	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	30min
Language	Danish
Original Language	Danish
Production Countries	Denmark
Production Companies	DR
Networks	DR2

S01E06

The French genius of the monarchy

In the 18th century, many foreign artists were invited to Denmark, including the Frenchman Nicolas-Henri Jardin. He designed the castle garden in Fredensborg and was also the architect of a number of royal castles and other well-known Danish buildings. For a number of years he sparkled as one of the absolute stars within art and architecture in Denmark. But then his plans with the Marble Church went down the drain, and his career ended sadly.

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