Klostergården, Historical apartment building in Indre By, Denmark
Klostergården is an apartment building featuring a Neoclassical façade with ten bays and a central projection that extends across multiple floors. Three interconnected courtyards within the complex create an internal passage system that structures the building's spatial layout.
The building was designed in 1769 as Det Petersenske Jomfrukloster by architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff and originally housed women residents. Following the Copenhagen Fire of 1795, it was substantially rebuilt and restructured.
The frieze inscription reading Monumentum Pietatis Petersenianae between the first and second floors recalls its original purpose as a residence for women. This visible text tells visitors about the building's social role in Copenhagen's past.
The building houses retail spaces today, including an & Other Stories store, and is easily accessible from the central Amagertorv square. The passage through three courtyards offers a direct shortcut to Læderstræde street and is open during business hours.
The internal passage Klostergangen connects two main streets through three linked courtyards, creating a hidden route through the busy old town center. This shortcut is frequently used by locals but often goes unnoticed by visitors.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1769
GPS coordinates: 55.67822,12.57701
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41
Strøget
88 m
Church of the Holy Ghost
87 m
Læderstræde 11
69 m
Gammel Strand 46
83 m
Kompagnistræde 8
79 m
Naboløs 1
59 m
Naboløs 2
72 m
Gammel Strand 44
90 m
Læderstræde 36
37 m
Gammel Strand 50
83 m
Gammel Strand
74 m
Kompagnistræde 24
50 m
Gammel Strand 52
87 m
Naboløs 4/Snaregade 6
86 m
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 3
91 m
Kompagnistræde 2
50 m
Hyskenstræde 16
41 m
Hyskenstræde 9
29 m
Kompagnistræde 7
87 m
Amagertorv 20
72 m
Badstuestræde 17
81 m
Hyskenstræde 14
38 m
Amagertorv 24
75 m
Kompagnistræde 4
59 m
Kompagnistræde 5
77 m
Amagertorv 33
50 m
Neye Building
89 m
Gammel Strand 48
82 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
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