Gammeltorv, square in Copenhagen, Denmark
Gammeltorv is a square in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits next to Nytorv and together they form a large open space along the Strøget pedestrian street, with the Caritasbrønden fountain at its center.
Gammeltorv is the oldest square in Copenhagen, used as a marketplace since around 1200. It was the city's administrative center with the town hall, and after fires in the 1700s, it was kept open as a firebreak.
The name Gammeltorv means Old Square, and it has been a meeting place for centuries. Today, you can see the Caritasbrønden fountain, which shows a mother and children, and locals often sit on its edge.
The square is easy to reach on foot or by bike, and it is flat and paved, so you can walk around without trouble. It is a good spot to rest, people-watch, or use as a starting point for exploring the surrounding streets.
Archaeologists found a 900-year-old stone surface with wheel tracks under the square, showing medieval traffic. The Caritasbrønden fountain is the oldest surviving Renaissance fountain in Denmark and the second oldest in Europe.
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