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The Round Tower is built by King Christian IV, who constructed its round walls in the royal colours yellow and red. The King himself also sketched the famous golden rebus on the front of the tower: Lead, God, the right teachings and justice into the heart of King Christian IV. Closer to the Stars
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Open today from 10-21 The observatory 18-21 A living landmark of Copenhagen since 1642 Listen to the Tower Did a car really drive up the Round Tower's Spiral Ramp? How often did famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen visit the tower? Immerse yourself in our audio stories, and find out. Read more A Virtual Tour of the Tower
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Rundetårn, the Round Tower, is located in the city centre of Copenhagen. Today, the Round Tower of Copenhagen is one of the city's tourist attractions, but it was originally built for astronomical purposes. King Christian IV had the tower built between 1637 and 1642.
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The Round Tower is without a doubt one of the most spectacular buildings you can visit in Copenhagen! For centuries, the Round Tower has accumulated a lot of history. Did you for example know that it's the oldest functioning observatory in Europe? Or that the famous tsar, Peter the Great, visited the building several times?
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The Round Tower is a listed building without elevator and therefore not well suited for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please be informed that there may be a queue to the platform due to a narrow staircase. Suitcases are not allowed in the Round Tower. Visit our virtual tour of the tower here. Contact Købmagergade 52 A 1150 Copenhagen K Denmark
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This 17th Century tower and observatory is one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings. Located today on one of the city center's busy shopping streets, it's easy to escape the crowds and walk up the wide spiral path to the top of the tower.
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Located in the heart of Copenhagen you will find The Round Tower - one of Denmark's most iconic historical buildings. Besides the characteristic Spiral Ramp leading visitors towards a spectacular 360-degree city view, the tower is also home to exhibitions, concerts events and Europe's oldest working Observatory.
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Inside the hollow core of The Round Tower, a narrow stone staircase takes visitors to the very top, where a panoramic view opens out. Views span across as far as Sweden to the east, and far inland across the island of Zealand (Sjælland). It was commissed by Christian IV to be part of a so-called Trinitatis Complex.
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The Round Tower is not only a testament to Copenhagen's rich architectural history but also Europe's oldest functioning observatory! Yep, you read it right! The oldest observatory in Copenhagen is none other than the Round Tower. What Was the Purpose of The Round Tower?
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The Round Tower is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. Since it was finished in 1642, until 1861, the tower was used as the observatory of the University of Copenhagen. Fantastic view from the top Today it is a great tourist attraction, because the eccentric architecture and the fantastic view over inner Copenhagen.
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At the top of the Round Tower you find the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. King Christian IV erected the tower to enable astronomers from the University of Copenhagen to gaze at the stars far above the lights and the smoke of the city.
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Opening Hours Winter Season October-March Open every day 10-18, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-21 Closed on 24 and 25 December and on 1 January. Please note that the tower closes at 15 on 31 December Summer Season April-September Open every day 10-20 Prices Adults 40 DKK Children (5-15 years) 10 DKK Children under 5 years are free of charge
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The Round Tower is a Dutch-baroque-style tower built between 1637 and 1642. The original reason for its construction was to observe the night sky, but it functions today as a place for others to view Copenhagen from above. In addition to the observation deck, you'll find a shop inside the building—along with various exhibitions.
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The Round Tower ( Danish: Rundetårn) is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark.