Elephant Gate and Tower, Carlsberg, Art Nouveau monument in Carlsberg district, Copenhagen, Denmark
Four granite elephants standing back-to-back support a red brick tower structure topped with a copper-clad onion dome at the entrance.
The tower was built in 1901 as part of Ny Carlsberg Brewhouse complex, serving as both a water tower and herb silo for beer production.
Each elephant statue bears the initials of Carl Jacobsen's children, connecting the industrial architecture with personal family elements in Danish design.
The structure stands at coordinates 55.6673° N latitude and 12.5323° E longitude, marking the entrance to the former brewery from Valby side.
Hans Peder Pedersen-Dan sculpted the elephants based on Bernini's design in Rome, incorporating international influences into Danish industrial architecture.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1901
Architects: Vilhelm Dahlerup
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.66726,12.53269
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:39
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