Møinichen Mansion, Baroque mansion at Købmagergade, Denmark.
The Møinichen Mansion is a baroque residential building on Københavnergade with seven window bays across its facade. The central section rises above the rest and is topped by a triangular gable decorated with pilaster strips that give the whole structure a formal appearance.
This mansion was built between 1729 and 1733 according to plans by architect Philip de Lange. From 1779 onward it served as the headquarters for the Royal Danish Mail, a role it held for more than a century.
The building shows how the city placed important functions in special locations: first as a private palace for nobility, later as a central hub for the royal postal service. Visitors can still see today the grand design that was typical for such important institutions.
The main entrance faces the street, and the interior is now divided across multiple levels with retail shops on the ground floor and office space above. Visitors should note that not all areas are open to the public since the building serves mixed commercial and private purposes today.
The original owner Christian Møinichen lost his favor and wealth at court after King Frederick IV died in 1730. His sudden fall from grace shows how quickly fortunes could change for nobility in a royal society.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1733
Architects: Philip de Lange
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.68043,12.57820
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08
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