Copenhagen Sights

Rundetårn

#44 of 333 things to do in Copenhagen

#6371 of 49020 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • Round Tower
  • Transport
    • 350S
    • Nørreport
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 33 73 03 73
  • Price
    • adult/child kr20/kr5
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun

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The Rundetårn is a splendid vantage point from which to admire the old city’s red-tiled rooftops and church spires. This vaulted brick tower, 35m high, was built by Christian IV in 1642 and used as an astronomical observatory in conjunction with the nearby university. Although the university erected a newer structure in 1861, amateur astronomers have continued to use the Rundetårn each winter, which gives credence to its claim to be the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.

 

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