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Kongens Nytorv (lit. "The King's New Square") is a public square in Copenhagen, Denmark, centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670 in connection with a major extension of the fortified city, and has an equestrian statue of him at its centre.
Kongens Nytorv - or 'The King's New Square' is a square in the heart of Copenhagen's old town, home to prominent institutions such as the Royal Theatre, Hotel D'Angleterre and Kunsthal Charlottenborg.
This iconic statue, depicting Christian V on horseback, is the oldest equestrian statue in Copenhagen and a symbol of the city's royal heritage. For lovers of architecture and statues, Kongens Nytorv offers a captivating journey through Copenhagen's storied past.
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May 28, 2022 · Kongens Nytorv - or 'The King's New Square' as its’ name means in Danish, is a square in the heart of Copenhagen's old town. It’s situated slap bang in the must-see tourist area of central Copenhagen, nestling between the picturesque harbour of Nyhavn to the east and the bustling shopping streets of Strøget and The Round Tower to the west.
Kongens Nytorv er et torv i København. Det blev grundlagt i 1670 af Christian 5., der havde arvet tronen samme år. Han havde Place Vendôme i Paris som forbillede. Han flyttede Københavns centrum fra Gammeltorv, der var en gammel pløret middelalderplads, til det nye torv med brolægning og haveanlæg .
Kongens Nytorv station ( Danish pronunciation: [ˈkʰʌŋŋ̍s ˈnyˌtsʰɒˀw], lit. King's New Square) is a Copenhagen Metro station located at Kongens Nytorv in downtown Copenhagen, Denmark. The station is located at the intersection of the M1/M2 and M3/M4 lines and is in fare zone 1.
The city's most important ballet space, and its oldest theatre. The Royal Theatre in Copenhagen has been a graceful feature of Kongens Nytorv Square since 1748. Part of a trio of Royal Theatre buildings, the Old Stage is principally used for ballet performances.
