Hel·sing·ør (h l s ng-ûr , - r) also El·si·nore (ls -nôr, -n r) A city of eastern Denmark north of Copenhagen on northern Sjaelland Island and the Oresund. Known since the 13th century, it is famous as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and performances of the play are often presented at the restored castle. Population: 34,300. |
Helsingør (Danish) [hɛlseŋˈøːr]
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(Placename) a port in NE Denmark, in NE Zealand: site of Kronborg Castle (16th century), famous as the scene of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Pop.: 56 855 (1995) English name Elsinore
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