Elsinore castle, where Shakespeare's Hamlet was set, is available to rent for one night.
Elsinore castle, where Shakespeare's Hamlet was set, is available to rent for one night.
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Officially called Kronborg Castle, the castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Helsing?, Denmark.
Officially called Kronborg Castle, the castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Helsing?, Denmark.
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Nobody has slept in the Renaissance castle for more than 100 years.
Nobody has slept in the Renaissance castle for more than 100 years.
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It's been listed on Airbnb in the lead up to 23 April, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
It's been listed on Airbnb in the lead up to 23 April, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
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On that night, 300 guests will get to stay in rooms equipped with a canopy bed, embroidered throw pillows and an antique toilet.
On that night, 300 guests will get to stay in rooms equipped with a canopy bed, embroidered throw pillows and an antique toilet.
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There will also be a seven-course banquet in the main ballroom. <br />
There will also be a seven-course banquet in the main ballroom.
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Danish actors, writers, singers and Royal Danish Ballet dancers will be on hand to entertain guests.
Danish actors, writers, singers and Royal Danish Ballet dancers will be on hand to entertain guests.
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To apply, interested parties had to submit a mini essay on why they deserve a stay at Hamlet's castle.
To apply, interested parties had to submit a mini essay on why they deserve a stay at Hamlet's castle.
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Sorry, Shakespeare fans: the deadline for the competition was April 13.
Sorry, Shakespeare fans: the deadline for the competition was April 13.
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According to the Airbnb listening, "There will be a skull in the King's Tower, no need to bring your own."
According to the Airbnb listening, "There will be a skull in the King's Tower, no need to bring your own."
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16th century castle that inspired Hamlet's castle is hosting a big sleepover

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On the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death, Kronborg castle will host a giant sleepover

The Renaissance castle is famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet

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The real-life Elsinore castle that was the setting in Shakespeare’s Hamlet is available to rent for one night.

Officially called Kronborg Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark’s Helsing? has been listed on Airbnb in the lead up to 23 April – the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death – when a select few will get to stay in the King’s Tower.

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‘The ghost of my father may or may not walk the ramparts at night,’ reads the listing, written from the point of view of Prince Hamlet. ‘It is advisable to sleep with one eye open.’

Nobody has slept in the Renaissance castle, dating back to the late 16th century, for more than 100 years. But for the one night, 300 guests will be treated like royalty and their rooms come equipped with a canopy bed, embroidered throw pillows and an antique toilet.

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There will also be a seven-course banquet in the main ballroom, where Danish actors, writers, singers and Royal Danish Ballet dancers will provide entertainment.

Those interested have until 13 April to enter with a mini essay on why they deserve a stay at Hamlet’s castle. Extra points for submissions written in iambic pentameter, of course…

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