was commissioned by Moltke, as Director for the Danish Asiatic Company, and it was made by French sculptor Jacques-Francois-Joseph Saly. Work began in 1753, and the foundation stone was laid in place in 1760 at the 100-year celebration of political absolutism in Denmark. The statue was finally unveiled in 1771, five years after King Frederik V's death in 1766. Amaliehaven The Amalie Garden () is located between the waterfront and Amalienborg Slotsplads. Established in 1983, it was a gift from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the citizens of Copenhagen. The two-level garden was designed by Belgian architect Jean Delogne. It features marble sculptures and a central fountain designed by Italian Arnaldo Pomodoro. It is owned jointly by the Danish state and the municipality of Copenhagen, and maintained by the Palaces and Properties Agency. Axis alignments The short axis on which Amalienborg lies, Frederiksgade (English: Frederik's Street) has been much discussed due to construction the building of the Copenhagen Opera House in 2001–04. Aligned on the short axis are: Frederik's Church (Danish: Frederikskirke), commonly known as The Marble Church (Danish: Marmorkirken). Amalienborg Copenhagen Opera House The long axis on which Amalienborg lies is Amaliegade (English: Amalie Street). See also List of Baroque residences List of castles and palaces in Denmark Tourism in Denmark References External links Amalienborg at the Danish Monarchy official website Copenhagen-Portal - Amalienborg Palace and History See photos from Amalienborg Castle Industrial buildings completed in 1760 Official residences in Copenhagen Castles in Denmark Rococo architecture in Copenhagen Tourist attractions in Copenhagen 1760 establishments in Denmark