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The Round Tower (Runde Tarn) was constructed in 1637-1642.
On the top of the tower there is a viewing platform, and on 2-3-rd floors - exhibition galleries.
It is the oldest in Europe operating observatory, and any interested person can come there at night and observe stars.
However it is meaningful to rise on the tower at light time of the day. Remarkable views at Copenhagen open from above. It is possible to admire long peaked spikes and orange roofs. The bewitching picture of ancient city becomes a good award for hard rise on height of 60 meters.
Kobmagergade, 52a, June-August 10.00-20.00. September-May 10.00-17.00. www.rundetaarn.dk
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We came across the round tower in Kobmagergade by chance and decided to take a walk to the top to see the view over the city.
The 30m tower, was built by King Christian IV as an observatory in 1642 (the oldest in Europe) and is still in use. The climb to the top is made by a long 209m slope. This design was necessary for pulling heavy observatory equipment to the top as easily as possible. Clever Danes! At the very top there are a few steps, but not many. There is a small refreshment/souvenir kiosk on the viewing platform.
On the way up there is also an exhibition hall/art gallery situated in the old university library hall above Trinity Church - free entry.
Tickets are 250Dk. Leave a Comment
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 runde taarn by aaaarrgh
The view is splendid but the wierdest thing about it is the complete lack of steps! Instead you walk up what is in effect a 200m cobbled road which spirals up the inside of the tower almost to the top.
Apparently its the only one of its kind in Europe.
Entry was about 20 Krone.
And half way up we stumbled across an art exhibition and gift shop. Leave a Comment Directions: Its a VERY big, fat, tall, round tower - hard to miss - not far from the cathedral.
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The Tower was constructed under the decree of king Christian IV. The King developed an emblem with his own hand which now decorates a facade of the tower.
This is an original rebus including the initials of the king, date of construction, the image of a crown and a sword. It is deciphered simply: "Let the Lord grant the just and fair doctrine in the heart of king Christian IV".
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 Round Tower by TNPETER3
Amazing to consider how much effort must have gone in to building this unique structure.and I would recommend going just to see the floor. The view of the city from the top of Roundtower is equally impressive and you'll have to make sure you bring your camera so you can get that shot! Leave a Comment Directions: Stroget
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There is no ladder inside of the Runde Tarn. Only a flat ramp conducts upward.
In 1716 Russian tsar Peter I by horse, and behind him his spouse Katherine in the carriage by three horses raised on the top of the tower on this ramp.
Now numerous tourists rise upward.
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The Round Tower was built as an observatory in 1642 together with the Church of the Trinity. It has a 209-metre-long winding passage.
The entrance is 20 DKK. Not so much for the breathtaking views, right?;-)
The other places for Copenhagen panorama are:
Rådhustårnet (the City Hall Tower)
Vor Frelsers Kirke (Our Saviour's Church)
Marmorkirken (the Marble Church)
Radisson Royal (top floor)
The Zoo Tower Leave a Comment
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 View from the Round Tower by HORSCHECK
Directions:
The Round Tower is situated in the old Latin quarter and right in the heart of Copenhagen. Leave a Comment
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 rundetarn by doug48Phone: 33 73 03 73Directions: central copenhagen, a couple blocks south of the rosenborg slot.Website: http://www.rundetaarn.dk
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 The imposing Rundetaarn by hundwalder
The architecture of the tower's exterior is definately Gothic, having double arched windows throughout. For this reason Rundetaarn appears to be much older than the early Baroque era tower that it is. In contrast the interior was given a look which was well ahead of its time. A mortered stone walkway spirals around a central column all the way to the top of the tower. The interior of the column served as an elevator shaft for transporting heavy equipment.
The lower floors of the observatory now house temporary art exhibitions. Climbing the spiral walkway is not as difficult as it appears. The admission price of 20 kroner for adults is well worth it. The views of central Copenhagen and the harbor from the observation tower are good. Leave a Comment Phone: 33 73 03 73Directions: In the center of old town, a few meters northwest of the pedestrian mall. It can easily be seen from a great distance.Website: http://www.rundetaarn.dk
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