Chancery Building, Baroque government building in Slotsholmen, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Chancery Building, also known as Kancellibygningen or the Red Building, stands at Slotsholmen 9 in central Copenhagen with its characteristic Baroque architecture.
Constructed in 1721, the Chancery Building represents an era of Danish architectural development during which Copenhagen established itself as a significant administrative center.
The structure maintains its role in Danish governance as the current headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, continuing centuries of administrative tradition.
The building contains government offices and maintains restricted access, with visitors requiring prior authorization and proper identification for entry.
The Chancery Building forms part of a complex of governmental structures on Slotsholmen island, connected to the Danish parliament building.
GPS coordinates: 55.67544,12.58246
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:30
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