Denmark - a great country, which is famous for its picturesque castles. By one of the many fine Danish royal castles is Colling. It is located in the central part of the Jutland peninsula, the city of Kolding. The main purpose of the construction of the castle was to defend the country against foreign invaders.

Castle Colling founded in 1268 by King Christopher I. Over time, the fortress expanded, adding walls, towers, meeting facilities. The north side overlooking the lake completed by Christopher III, 1441-1448 years. In the 16th century thick-walled fortress has lost its defensive function, for this reason, Christian III in the southern part of the castle courtyard built new buildings and towers, transforming the fortress into a royal residence. In 1588, King Christian IV also made a contribution to the construction of a calling, having completed a giant tower. It is decorated with four large statues - Hannibal, Hector, Scipio and Hercules. To have survived only one statue of Hercules, Hannibal statue was destroyed in 1808 during a fire, the statue of Hector died in a storm in 1854, and the statue Spitsiona fell to the ground and broke.

Over time, the residence of Colling became less and less use as the center of political power is concentrated in Copenhagen. Later Colling longer be used for its intended purpose. The battles of the Napoleonic wars partially destroyed the castle.

For a long time the decision on the restoration of an ancient castle, in 1991 the restoration of the castle was completed. Today the castle serves as a city museum, it presents a collection of furniture of the 16th century, Danish artists paintings, old icons, ceramics and silver, a collection of sculptures. For tourists themed events.