Kongens Nytorv

The Kongens Nytorv (Danish for Royal New Market ) is the largest square in the inner city of Copenhagen in Denmark.

The Kongens Nytorv was created on disposal of King Christian V from 1680 as a representative place on the outskirts of the medieval old town. The irregular Nytorv is lined up to now by various palaces and public buildings. At the center of the oval green space is an equestrian statue of the king, of the Hesten of Copenhagen - the horse - called.

The square is today an important transport hub in the Danish capital, here is the metro station Kongens Nytorv. It lies at the end of Nyhavn, by which he was associated with the Copenhagen harbor. In addition, beginning and ending the Strøget shopping street here.

Structures

Among the most important buildings on Kongens Nytorv include:

  • The Royal Theatre
  • The Charlotte Castle with the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
  • The department store Magasin du Nord
  • The Thotts Palace, seat of the French Embassy
  • Hotel D' Angleterre
Kongens Nytorv Station Royal Danish Theatre
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