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The architecture of Denmark has its origins in the Viking Age, revealed by archaeological finds. It was established in the Middle Ages when first Romanesque, then Gothic churches and cathedrals, were built throughout the country. During this period, brick became the construction material of choice for churches, fortifications and castles, as ...
Krenkerup. Manor house. 1490. 54°46′37″N 11°40′13″E. / 54.77694°N 11.67028°E / 54.77694; 11.67028. The original stone building was extended for Mogens Gøye in 1510 with further extensions and rebuilding until 1780. It stands an estate of 3,700 ha, one of the largest in Denmark. Ny Kirstineberg.
Christiansborg Palace (Danish: Christiansborg Slot; pronounced [kʰʁestjænsˈpɒˀ ˈslʌt]) is a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), [ 1 ] the Danish Prime Minister's Office, [ 2 ] and the Supreme Court of Denmark. [ 1 ]
The architecture of Copenhagen in Denmark is characterised by a wide variety of styles, progressing through Christian IV 's early 17th century landmarks and the elegant 17th century mansions and palaces of Frederiksstaden, to the late 19th century residential boroughs and cultural institutions to the modernistic contribution of the 20th century ...
The Round Tower (Danish: Rundetårn) is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark.Built as an astronomical observatory, it is noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top (34.8 meters above ground), and its views over Copenhagen.
The first site in Denmark to be added to the list was Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church, inscribed at the 18th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in 1994 in Phuket, Thailand. [3] Denmark has eleven sites inscribed on the list and a further six on the tentative list. Three sites, Kujataa, Aasivissuit – Nipisat, and Ilulissat ...
Tallest building in the city. Tallest church in Denmark. 10= St. Nicolas' Church: 1591/1912 94 m (308 ft) Copenhagen: Former church now used as an exhibition building. 10= Aarhus City Tower: 2010 94 m (308 ft) Aarhus: Modernist-style building containing a hotel, offices and the owners apartment on the two top floors. 12= Church of Our Saviour
The Church of Our Saviour (Danish: Vor Frelsers Kirke; [vɒ ˈfʁælsɐs ˈkiɐ̯kə]) is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for the external spiral winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which plays melodies every hour from 8 am to ...