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Kastellet Fort Copenhagen

admin — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 06:00:09 +0000

Kastellet is the last remaining part of a fort, which was built in 1662 and 1663 as a protection against Swedish soldiers. In 1725 its purpose was changed, and it had to serve as a prison. The most famous prisoner was Johann Friedrich Struensee, who lived in the 18th century. He was the personal physician of the Danish king, and the secret lover of the queen.

Today the Kastellet is used by the Danish army for military purposes, and can be found in the district of Fredriksstaden (Churchill Parken).

Opera Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:19:22 +0000

The opera of Copenhagen was a generous gift from the Danish ship owner and billionaire Maersk-Kinney Moller. He paid more than 335 Mio Euro.

The construction works for the monumental building lasted from June 2001 until January 2005. The opera has a length of 125 metres, and a height of 24 metres.

Some critical observers think the building turned too big, because the Royal Palace on the opposite looks quite small in comparison. Nevertheless such kind of naggers are the minority. The new opera is undoubtful the pride of Copenhagen.

Rundetarn Round Tower Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:05:50 +0000

Rundetarn is a round and stepless tower with a height of 36 metres in the city centre of Copenhagen. The unique tower was built for horses and their equestrians. Because there are no steps on the way to the top, it’s possible to ride up, and horse and equestrian are able to enjoy a wonderful view over the city.

Rundetarn was built between 1637 and 1642 as church tower for the students church Trinitatis and to serve as an observatory. Peter the Great of Russia visisted the impressing tower in 1716 with his horse.

Radhus Town Hall Copenhagen

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:53:12 +0000

The construction works for the town hall of Copenhagen were finished in 1903. Martin Nyrop, who was the architect, travelled to the Italian town of Siena to collect some ideas for his project. It seems this journey was a true success. The town hall of Copenhagen was built in the Italian renaissance style.

The golden sculpture above the main entrance is the imitation of Copenhagens founder Bishop Absalon, who lived from 1128 to 1201.

Another interesting sight of the building is the world clock. A clock with twelve running gears, which shows the times of the whole world.

The tower of the town hall amounts 106 metres, has 300 steps, and offers a wonderful view over the whole city.

Sorte Diamant – Black Diamond Copenhagen

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:13:27 +0000

The so called “Black Diamond” is an architectonic interesting building, and the home of Denmarks Royal library, on the shore of the Christians Brygge, and the city centre of Copenhagen, Christians Brygge 9.

Even the national museum of photography is part of the “black diamond”.

Sorte Diamant was finished in 1999, and impresses with asymmetric windows and a height of 24 metres.

The black colour of the exterior facade comes from the granite, which was imported from the African country of Zimbabwe.

Parliament Copenhagen

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 15:40:28 +0000

The parliament is located on an island in the city centre of Copenhagen. It’s a historical place where Danish politicans use to lead their political discussions. Todays parliament was built in 1167 as a castle.

Stock Exchange Market Copenhagen

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 18:46:33 +0000

The building of Copenhagens stock exchange market was erected between 1619 and 1640, and had its first function as market hall.

When the construction works were finished, King Christian IV was not very happy about the result. “Too boring”, was his first comment. He commanded to put a monument of a dragon on the roof.

The stock exchange market of Copenhagen is also the residence of the chamber of commerce, and can be found in the centre of the city.