Kongens Nytorv

square, Copenhagen, Denmark

Also known as: King’s New Square

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Kongens Nytorv, meaning "King's New Square," is a public square in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was established in the 17th century and is located in the city center. The square is a significant landmark, with notable buildings surrounding it, including the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. The Royal Theatre, built in 1874, is also situated there. Kongens Nytorv is a central point in Copenhagen, connecting various parts of the city and serving as a hub for cultural and historical significance.1

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…former center of the city, Kongens Nytorv (“King’s New Square”), laid out in the 17th century. Buildings there include the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Charlottenborg Palace (now the Royal Academy of Fine Arts), both of the 17th century, and the Royal Theatre, built in 1874.
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…former center of the city, Kongens Nytorv (“King’s New Square”), laid out in the 17th century. Buildings there include the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Charlottenborg Palace (now the Royal Academy of Fine Arts), both of the 17th century, and the Royal Theatre, built in 1874.
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