How the architecture of the capital changed over the centuries

When did the architecture of Copenhagen become so notable and important? Surprisingly, it took centuries. The Copenhagen Post interviewed the Danish Architecture Center’s director Kent Martinussen, so he could explain to readers the history of Copenhagen’s architecture.

Grundtvigskirken. Photo: Hans Andersen

Christoffer Friis Christensen

Feb 22, 2025

When wandering around Copenhagen, especially as a newcomer, one can easily be infatuated with the many grandiose classical buildings from the past several hundreds of years, like The Royal Theater, Rosenborg Castle, and The Marble Church, all placed in the old inner part of the city. However, if one wants to experience architecture that is […]

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Grundtvigskirken. Photo: Hans Andersen

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