The street that changed three times

Borgergade hasn’t always been the prestigious street it is today. Starting as an area for the bourgeoisie, after surviving fires and bombardment, it became a notorious place. It was only during the second half of the 19th century that it regained its original status

Frederikke Skov Smørum

Dec 15, 2024

Today, nearly any address in København K and brokvarterne (this is the way Copenhageners refer to Østerbro, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, and Amager) is a good address. But that hasn’t always been the case. Take, for example, Borgergade in central Copenhagen. OriginsThe street came into existence in the 17th century during the reign of King Frederik III, […]

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The street that changed three times

Borgergade hasn’t always been the prestigious street it is today. Starting as an area for the bourgeoisie, after surviving fires and bombardment, it became a notorious place. It was only during the second half of the 19th century that it regained its original status
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