or Hall of the Knights; its gallery, supported by sixteen Corinthian columns, is ornamented with a bas-relief by Bissen. In the antechamber is the celebrated frieze by Thorwaldsen, representing the entry of Alexander into Babylon. More than 300 figures are introduced, and the total extent of the frieze is about 350 ft.

The chapel is simple, but elegant; the four Ionic columns of the façade support a pediment with bas-reliefs executed by Borup after Thorwaldsen's designs. This palace contains a Gallery of Paintings, comprising some of the works of the best masters; a Library of 450,000 volumes. The THORWALDSEN MUSEUM near the palace, was constructed in 1846, by public subscription. The principal façade is in the Egyptian style; the pediment is crowned by a classic car with four horses, in bronze. The other façades have frescoes of the Etruscan order. In the centre of the great court is the tomb of Thorwaldsen (born 1770, died 1844). Altogether the museum contains 648 sculptures by the great artist; 550 of his designs; 1,000 designs by contemporary artists; more than 300 paintings, for the most part modern; Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities; cameos, busts, &c.

The PALACE OF THE PRINCES, near the Christianborg, contains the Museum of Northern Antiquities; the Ethnographical Museum; the Cabinet of Antiquities; the Cabinet of Engravings; and the Museum of Natural History. The AMALIENBORG consists of four adjoining palaces, forming an octagonal space, in the centre of which is the equestrian statue of Frederic V.; they contain the collections of vases, coins, &c., made by Christian VIII. In one of the chambers are exhibited two

of the earliest efforts of Thorwaldsen, Terpsichore and Euterpe. Near them is the statue of the national poet, Oelenschlaeger, erected in 1861.

The Castle of Rosenborg, in the beautiful garden of Kongens Have, was constructed in 1604 by Inigo Jones. It contains some objects of historical interest, such as the sword of Charles XII., &c., tapestries representing the deeds of Charles V., Runic stones, medals, arms, &c.; in the Riddersaal is a throne of massive silver.

The University, established in 1478, has upwards of 1,000 students. The façade is adorned with a bas-relief, representing a soaring eagle. In the interior are fine statues by Bissen, and frescoes by Hausen. In connection with the university are a museum of anatomy, another of botany, a botanical garden, and a library of 300,000 volumes. Before the university are the busts, in bronze, on granite pedestals, of the botanist Schouw and the composer Weyse.

The Bourse has a curious tower, upwards of 170 ft. high, of which the crown is composed of the tails of four dragons, intertwined. It is said that these figures were brought from Kalmar by Christian IV. as a trophy of victory over the Swedes. The lower portion of the Bourse is occupied by shops; on the first story is the great hall containing a picture of Christian IV. visiting Tycho Brahé.

Count de Moltke has a fine collection of paintings in his palace of Thott, on the Kongens Nytorv: open every Wednesday from twelve to two.

The Arsenal contains a very interesting collection of arms, ancient and modern.

The principal promenades are

Castle stands in the midst of extensive gardens, which are adorned with numerous busts and statues. Here is a collection of paintings, principally of the Flemish and Dutch schools. From the Lake of Esrom a canal extends to the Kattegat Sound, by means of which timber is floated down to the coast.

ELSINORE (38 miles), (Hotel: d'Oresund), population, 8,000, is a commercial town, commanding the passage of the Sound, and situated exactly opposite the Swedish town of Helsinborg. Up to 1857, all vessels passing the Sound paid dues at Elsinore, but the great maritime nations then succeeded in procuring their abolition. This sound is completely frozen over in winter. The Cathedral contains several handsome tombs. On the north of the town is the Gothic Castle of Kronborg, built in the 16th century by Frederick II., and surrounded by modern fortifications. It has an

interesting chapel, and a gallery of paintings. From the terrace, and from the summit of the watch tower, there is a beautiful view, extending over the hills of Denmark and Sweden as far as Cape Kullen. A little distance to the north-west of Kronborg, near the ancient royal palace of Marienlyst, is a pile of stones, said to be the tomb of Hamlet. It is at the Castle of Elsinore that Shakespeare makes the ghost of Hamlet's father appear to the sentinels and to the prince. The palace of Marienlyst is now a hydropathic establishment.

ROUTE 159.

COPENHAGEN TO STOCK

HOLM.

Steamer to Malmæ in about an hour and a half; fares, 72 ski. and 48 ski. Thence to Stockholm by rail, 450 miles; 1st class (express), 54 rdr.; 2nd, 40 rdr. 50 öre; 1st class (ordinary), 50 rdr. 62 öre; 2nd, 33 rdr. 75 öre; 3rd, 16 rdr. 87 öre.

ALME is a town of about 22,000 inhabitants, and of considerable importance, from the fertility of the surrounding country, as well as its manufacturing and commercial industry. Lund (10 miles), population, 9,820, is situated in a vast plain. At the commencement of the Christian era, Lund was a place of great importance, with 80,000 inhabitants. The Cathedral, of the 11th century, is next in size to those at Upsal and Linköping. The pulpit is of alabaster. Near the Cathedral is the statue of

Tegner. The University was founded in 1666. Puffendorf was, for a time, one of the professors. It comprises a library of 80,000 volumes, a museum, cabinet of medals, and a collection of natural history. At Eslöf (21 miles), the lines from Landskrona and Helsingborg fall in. At Hesseholm (52 miles), a branch line turns off to Christianstad. Near Elmhult (84 miles), the line, skirting a small lake, passes near Roshult, the birth-place of the celebrated naturalist, Linnæus. A pyramid, with a medallion, has been erected in his honour. Nassjo (166 miles), is the highest point on the lines of the south and west, being about 1,000 ft. above the sea. Jönköping (194 miles), population about 9,800 is situated in a plain between the great Lake of Wettern, and the small Lakes of Rocksjö and Munksjö. It is frequently flooded over by them. On the south rise lofty hills covered with pine forests. We pass round the southern extremity of Lake Wettern. Falköping (232 miles). Here a branch goes off to Gottenburg, 71 miles distant. We see the hills of Masseberg and Olleberg, about 760 ft. high. Near Moholm (272 miles), we cross the Göta canal, which effects a communication between the lakes of Roxen, Wenern, and Wettern, and the sea. Near Wingüker (355 miles), is the fine Castle of Säfstaholm or Bonde-Aetten, containing a valuable library and an excellent picture-gallery. The grounds are well-laid out, and comprise a fine orangery. At Sparresholm (391 miles), we see, on the borders of the Lake of Böfven, a Castle, containing a library, a picture gallery, and a collection of medals. Södertelje (429 miles), is a town of upwards of 2,000 inhabitants, situated on

the canal of the same name, which opens a communication between the Mælar, the Lake of Laren, and the Baltic. It was commenced in 1435, and completed between 1780 and 1819. Here is a hydropathic establishment. We presently pass through the tunnel of Nyboda, upwards of 300 yards. long, and reach

STOCKHOLM (450 miles), (Hotels: de la Croix, Kahn's.) Population (in 1867) 140,251. This is one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe. It is built partly on the continent, and partly on nine holms, or islands, lying in the channel through which the Mælar Lake discharges its waters into the Baltic.

The Helge-aand, Stads, and Riddar holms, which formed the nucleus of the ancient city, founded in 1250 by Birgir Jarl, contain some fine public and private buildings. Amongst the most important is THE PALACE, which, situated on the highest part of Gustavsholm, is seen towering with its vast and massive walls above all the neighbouring houses. It was commenced in 1697, on the site of a much older structure which had been burnt down, and was completed in 1753. It is built in the form of a quadrangle, with two wings, and incloses a large court. The basement story is of granite, the rest of brick and stucco. The front to the southeast is adorned with six Corinthian columns. The whole structure is chaste, simple, and finely proportioned. Besides the apartments of the Royal family, and the chapel, it contains a royal library of 50,000 volumes, and some rare and curious MSS.; a museum possessing many valuable northern, Tuscan, and Egyptian antiquities; a cabinet of 50,000 coins and medals, considered one

The oldest is St. Nicholas, in which the sovereigns are crowned. It was founded in 1260, but has undergone so many changes that the original building has disappeared. It is surmounted by a lofty tower, and contains the tombs of King Magnus Smeck, and his Bianca. The Riddarsholm queen Kyrka, or church, was originally attached to a monastery, and possesses considerable historical interest, both from the scenes which have taken place in it, and from its containing the ashes of a long

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some structure by Tessin, facing the quay, on which a granite obelisk, in honour of Gustavus III., has been erected; the Ridderhuus, where the states and also the academy of sciences hold their meetings, and the shields of about 3,000 Swedish nobles are hung up; the Bourse; the mint, with a good collection of minerals; the town-house, a large pile, in which the principal courts of justice are accommodated; the post office, Royal theatre or opera house, the