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Nørrebrogade
Nørrebrogade is the principal shopping street of the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from The Lakes in the southeast to Nørrebro station in the northwest, linking Frederiksborggade and Queen Louise's Bridge with Frederikssundsvej. The street passes Assistens Cemetery, Nørrebro Runddel and the Superkilen linear park. Buildings include the multipurpose venue Nørrebrohallen and two churches. History Nørrebrogade originates in the road that led in and out of Copenhagen's Northern City Gate. Few buildings were located along the road due to the so-called Demarcation Line enforced restrictions on the construction of buildings outside Copenhagen's fortifications. The road was built over after the demarcation line was moved to the lakes in 1952. Notable buildings and residents Alderstrøst (No. 9) was built by Håndværkerforeningen in 1860 - 1862 to provide affordable housing for old craftsmen. The Neoclassical building was designed by Theodor Sørensen. It w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alderstrøst
Alderstrøst refers to two residential complexes built by Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen to provide affordable housing for elderly, indigent members and their widows in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The oldest is located on Nørrebrogade (Nørrebrogade 17, Baggesensgade 10 and Blågårdsgade 9). The other one is located at the corner of Nørre Allé (No. 15–19) and Møllegade (No. 28–30). The Nørreborgade complex is no longer owned by Håndværkerforeningen. History Creating the foundation On a board meeting in 1852, the idea was conceived for a "collection lottery" which was to raise funds for the construction of affordable housing for elderly craftsmen in Copenhagen but the lottery was not approved by the authorities until 1857. The Alderstrøst Foundation was established by in 1862.Other contributions came from gifts and grants. Alderstrøst in Nørrebrogade An 11,606 square alen (4,180 m2) site on Nørrebrogade was acquired the arch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen ( or .; da, København ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a proper population of around 815.000 in the last quarter of 2022; and some 1.370,000 in the urban area; and the wider Copenhagen metropolitan area has 2,057,142 people. Copenhagen is on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as the de facto capital of the Kalmar Union, being the seat of monarchy, governing the majority of the present day Nordic region in a personal union with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nørrebro
Nørrebro (, ) is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is northwest of the city centre, beyond the location of the old Northern Gate (''Nørreport''), which, until dismantled in 1856, was near the current Nørreport station. Geography Nørrebro has an area of and a population of 71,891. It is bordered by Indre By to the southeast, Østerbro to the northeast, Bispebjerg to the northwest and Frederiksberg Municipality to the southwest. History Before 1852, Nørrebro was in the countryside. When the city decided to abandon the demarcation line in 1852, which had previously kept the city within very limited geographical limits, a building boom took place in Nørrebro. Nørrebro became the home of thousands of new workers, who came to seek their fortune in the city. Culture Nørrebro is known for its multicultural community. The multiethnic main street ''Nørrebrogade'' runs through the area, with a multitude of shops and restaurants. One of the main points o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nørrebro Station
Nørrebro station is an interchange station between the S-train Ring Line and the Copenhagen Metro City Circle Line in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the junction of Nørrebrogade, Folmer Bendtsens Plads, Frederikssundsvej and Nordre Fasanvej. The functionalist station building from 1940 was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1992. History The first station at the site was opened on 1 July 1886. The current station opened on 15 May 1930. The metro station was opened on 29 September 2019 together with 16 other stations on the line. Design The functionalist station building from 1940 was designed by Knud Tanggaard Seest. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1992. Image:Nørrebro St.jpg, Nørrebro Station platform looking towards Nordbro Tårnet Image:Norrebro4.JPG, Station seen from one platform under the large curved roof Image:Norrebro1 - S.JPG, Station fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederikssundsvej
Frederikssundsvej is a major artery in the North-West, Brønshøj and Husum districts of Copenhagen, Denmark. It begins at Nørrebro Station as the direct continuation of Nørrebrogade and changes its name to Herlev Hovedgade and then Skovlunde Byvej, Ballerup Byvej and Måløv Byvej before reaching the town of Frederikssund. History The street originates in the old road between Copenhagen and Frederikssund. It began at the Hyttebro, a bridge across the Lygte stream (Lygteåen) which then marked the boundary between Copenhagen and the civil parish of Brønshøj-Husum. Lygtekroen, a roadside inn frequented by travelers to and from Copenhagen, was located close to the bridge. The road passed the villages of Brønshøj, Herlev and Islev on the way to Frederikssund. In 1901, Brønshøj-Husum was merged into Copenhagen. The Lygte stream was covered and the Lygte inn was demolished in 1904. Notable buildings Capernaum Church (No. 45), a Church of Denmark parish church, is from 1895 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dronning Louises Bro
Dronning Louises Bro (English: Queen Louise's Bridge) is a bridge across The Lakes in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It joins Frederiksborggade in Indre By (city centre) with Nørrebrogade in Nørrebro and separates Sortedam Lake (Sortedam Sø) to the northeast from Peblinge Lake (Peblinge Sø) to the south west. The bridge was designed by Vilhelm Dahlerup, and constructed between 1885 and 1887. The bridge is named after Queen Louise, King Christian IX's wife. It was listed in 1997. History The first bridges A bridge (fjællebroen)) located close to the site of the current bridge is mentioned in 1562. It provided a link between Copenhagen's North Gate and the Nørrebro Road (Nørrebro Landevej) In 1618-20, Christian IV built a combined embankment and a wooden bridge as part of his new Frederiksborg Road. The crossing was improved in the 1720s. The embankments in each end was reinforced with large stones and the central bridge section was replaced by a drawbridge. The new br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fælledvej
Fælledvej ( lit. "Common Road") is a street in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It links the major shopping street Nørrebrogade in the west with the square Sankt Hans Torv in the east. History Fælledvej takes its name after the common Blegdam Fælled. Blegdam Fælled was in turn named after the bleaching ponds at Blegdamsvej, Fælledvej's continuation. The street was originally a short track linking the main road in and out of Copenhagen's North Gate (Nørreport) with a milking station located where Sankt Hans Torv is today. The road was gradually built over with larger buildings when the so-called Demarcation Line was moved to The Lakes in 1752. Fælledvej Police Station, or Station 6, opened on 21 October 1884. It maintained a staff of 64 policemen: One chief police officer, four superior police officers, 11 inspectors and 46 ordinary policemen. The top floor contained a residence for the head of the police station. First floor contained accommodation for 16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lakes, Copenhagen
The Lakes ( da, Søerne) in Copenhagen, Denmark is a row of three rectangular lakes curving around the western margin of the City Centre, forming one of the oldest and most distinctive features of the city's topography. The paths around them are popular with strollers, bikers and runners. History Originally the area, which the lakes now form, was one long stream. It had an arch shape and was just outside the city levees. In the early Middle Ages, a need of water for watermills was determined. As a result of this a dam was built and the Peblinge Sø was created. As a result of a siege of Copenhagen in 1523, it was decided to expand the entrenchments in order to improve the fortifications of the city. The levee at Peblinge Sø was expanded and another was created, which resulted in the creation of Sortedams Sø. In the beginning of the 16th century, Sankt Jørgens Sø was created, by further damming. This made it possible to flood the banks and lakes in case of an attack. Peblinge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederiksborggade
Frederiksborggade is a street in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Kultorvet square in the southeast to Søtorvet where Queen Louise's Bridge connects it to Nørrebrogade in Nørrebro on the other side of The Lakes. The street is effectively divided in two by Nørreport station on Nørre Voldgade. The short, southern portion, together with Kultorvet and Købmagergade, forms a pedestrian zone between the station and Strøget at Amagertorv. The wider and younger northern portion is open to car traffic. History The street section from today's Kultorvet to Nørre Voldgade was until 15541. called Spitaliestrædet. The current street name was introduced in the form Frederiksborger Gade in connection with the move of the city's North Gate was moved to the northern end of the street from its old position a little further to the west at the end of Nørregade. The new name referred to Frederiksborg Castle in North Zealand which was reached through the gate. All buildings alo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KEA – Copenhagen School Of Design And Technology
KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (Danish: Københavns Erhvervsakademi, usually referred to as KEA), is a school of higher education in Copenhagen, Denmark. The academy is an independent self-owning institution subordinated to the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education. Degree programmes offered are mainly applied degrees, especially in design, technology and IT. The academy grants undergraduate and Professional degrees and has no graduate school. In addition to full-time studies the academy offers supplemental education, part-time programmes at bachelor's level and short-term courses for people who need to strengthen their qualifications. With 4,717 full-time students and 3,907 part-time students and about 350 employees as of 2015, the academy is one of the largest business academies in Denmark. Campus KEA currently consists of 8 different locations, most of which are concentrated in the districts of Nørrebro and North West. The main campus, KEA G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlas A/S
Atlas A/S was a Danish machine factory and iron foundry headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. History The company was founded in 1888 and started operations on 1 January 1889. as a continuation of Tuxen & Hammerich. Tuxen & Hammerich specialized in the manufacture of steam engines but had in 1891 started a production of industrial refrigerators. The company was headquartered at the corner of Nørrebrogade and Baldersgade. The property was acquired from Nørrebro Tramways (Nørrebros Sporveje) and had previously house a remise complex. In 1898, Atlas also acquired a property at the corner of Lyngbygade (now Hillerødgade) and Gasanvej, which was used for the construction of an iron foundry and boiler forge. Atlas acquired Nielsen & Winther's hydraulics division in 1931. During World War II, a group of employees secretly used the factory for manufacturing weapons for the resistance group Holger Danske. In 1950, Atlas relocated to Lundtofte. In the 1950s, the number of employ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ludvig Knudsen
Ludvig Harald Knudsen (18 August 1843 – 16 March 1924) was a Historicism (art), Historicist Denmark, Danish architect. He mainly designed churches. Biography Ludvig Knudsen was born in Copenhagen. He was the son of Jens Christian Knudsen (1801-1856) and Johanne F. Jakobsen (1811-1866). He apprenticed as a carpenter and was then admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1860 where he studied under Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. After his graduation in 1869, he worked for both Christian Hansen (architect), Christian Hansen and Ferdinand Meldahl. In 1871 he assumed a position as Building Inspector in Copenhagen and remained in this position until 1889. He designed a number of churches as well as various other sacral buildings, including St. Stephen's Church (''Sankt Stefans Kirke'') in Copenhagen's Nørrebro district. He was also responsible for the restoration of the Reformed Church, Copenhagen, Reformed Church and the Garrison Church, Copenhagen, Garrison Church in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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