Winding Chimney, Industrial chimney in Carlsberg Byen, Denmark
The Winding Chimney is a 56-meter tower with an octagonal base and brick patterns arranged in a spiraling design that winds up its length. Its crown-like top is shaped like an Egyptian lotus flower and stands in the Carlsberg district as a protected monument.
Built in 1900 under architect Vilhelm Dahlerup, it served the Carlsberg brewery during Copenhagen's industrial growth period. The structure survived the brewery's conversion into a modern residential area and later received monument protection.
The gargoyle details at the top draw inspiration from Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, showing how European design influenced Danish industrial buildings. Visitors can spot these classical touches mixed into what was otherwise a working factory structure.
The chimney is located at Franciska Clausens Plads in the Carlsberg district, positioned between Pasteurs Tårn and Europaskolen. The site is easily accessible on foot with good views from the surrounding public spaces.
The brick ornamentation creates a spiral pattern running up the entire height, showing how factory buildings could incorporate artistic details. This decorative style was typical of the era when the brewery ranked among Copenhagen's most important employers.
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