Round Tower - Copenhagen, Denmark
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N 55° 40.878 E 012° 34.543
33U E 347577 N 6173273
The Round Tower (Rundetårn) is 17th century tower that was built for astronomical observations. It is located at Købmagergade 52A, 1150 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Waymark Code: WMVGX8
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 04/18/2017
Views: 18
King Christian IV's built this astronomical viewing tower at the request of court astronomer and first professor of astronomy at the University of Copenhagen, Christian Longomontanus. Construction of the tower began on July 7, 1637 and was completed in 1642. It is part of the church and library complex. The church was completed in 1657 and the library in 1657.
The tower was built in the Dutch Baroque style and designed by architect Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger. The Round Tower is now used as an observation tower and a public astronomical observatory. It has an observation deck and small domed observatory on the roof.
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.