West India Warehouse, Protected warehouse in Copenhagen waterfront, Denmark
Description
West India Warehouse is a three-story neoclassical building with yellow brick walls along Copenhagen's harbor on Toldbodgade street. The facade shows typical 18th century construction with regular window patterns and geometric proportions.
History
Architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff designed this warehouse in 1781 for the Danish West India Company to store goods from international maritime trade. The building stands at a location that long formed the backbone of harbor operations.
Culture
The building houses collections that show Copenhagen's connection to maritime trade. The spaces tell the story of when the city was an important hub for goods from distant lands.
Practical
The building is accessible to visitors and offers a mix of historic rooms and modern exhibition spaces. It is best to come early in the day to explore the spaces in a relaxed manner.
Did you know?
In the upper area of the building is a royal room with wallpaper featuring exotic guava patterns and original neoclassical style furniture. This hidden corner reveals the luxury that once graced this trading house.
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