Ancient sites · Indre By (Købmagergade 52A)

The Round Tower

Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0

Built in 1642 by Christian IV as an observatory for University of Copenhagen astronomers, reached by a 209 m spiral ramp rather than stairs. It contains the 800 m2 Library Hall (now an exhibition space) and a restored observatory dome with a telescope, with public observation on Monday and Tuesday evenings from October to March. Admission is 60 DKK for adults, 40 DKK for students and free for under-18s.

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