Copenhagen Court House, Neoclassical courthouse in Nytorv, Denmark
The Copenhagen Court House features six massive Ionic columns on its facade and connects to the jailhouse through a large connecting arch.
The construction of this judicial building, which began in 1803, experienced delays due to the British bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807.
The inscription 'Med lov skal man land bygge' above the entrance comes from Valdemar the Victorious' Jutlandic Law of 1241.
The courthouse canteen opens its doors to the public every weekday between 11:30 and 13:00, allowing visitors to experience the building.
The building maintained its dual function as both courthouse and jail for nearly one hundred years until Copenhagen received its new city hall.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1815
Architects: Christian Frederik Hansen
Address: Nytorv 25, 1450 København K
GPS coordinates: 55.67718,12.57274
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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