Sorte Hest, Monument and former inn in Vesterbro, Denmark
Sorte Hest is a stone building with a yellow-painted facade and red mansard roofs located at number 148 on Vesterbrogade street. The upper floors contain residential apartments while the ground level houses shops, including a bakery and cafe.
The building originated in 1771 when constructed as the Golden Lion inn to shelter travelers unable to enter the city before sunset when gates closed. The later name change to Sorte Hest connected it to other inns along the western approach road into Copenhagen.
The building served for centuries as a meeting place for travelers and local people, shaping social life in this part of the city. Today this heritage remains visible in how the location continues to draw visitors and provide space for different activities.
The building sits on a busy street where you can easily walk past and visit the shops at street level. The location makes it straightforward to reach from other parts of the city or from nearby areas.
The building stands as the oldest surviving structure in Vesterbro and forms part of a group of four inns bearing horse names along the historic approach route. This collection reflects a connected system of lodging stations planned in the city outskirts.
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