Old City Hall, Historic municipal building near Stroget, Denmark
Copenhagen City Hall occupies a full city block with red brick construction and features a 105-meter clock tower visible across the city center. Inside are multiple halls including the Municipal Council Hall and Celebration Hall, plus a tower that visitors can explore through guided tours.
Construction began in 1892 under architect Martin Nyrop, who incorporated design elements from Siena City Hall in Italy. These architectural influences shaped the building and show the European connections the city had during the 19th century.
The interior displays craftsmanship through detailed woodwork and Bornholm granite, with decorative elements showing local plants and animals. These details reflect how the building celebrates the traditions and natural heritage of Denmark in a way visitors can see and touch.
The building is reached through main entrances at Radhuspladsen 1, where visitors find information and access to different areas. Those who wish to climb the tower should know it has many steps, but from the top there are wide views across the city.
Inside is the Jens Olsen World Clock containing 14,448 parts that display solar time, planetary movements, and astronomical calculations with mechanical precision. This complex clock is a masterpiece of watchmaking and has operated without external power since its installation in the 20th century.
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