It is a beautiful cylindrical structure in the center of the Copenhagen. The tower has been a distinctive feature of the Copenhagen skyline since 1642. It was constructed as an astronomical observatory. Until 1860, it was used as an observatory by the university academics. It continues to be used as such by amateurs. The tower is also attached to Trinitatis Church and an academic library. The observatory is 6.75 meters from the ground has a 7 meters high dome 6 meters wide and holds a strong telescope.The tower gained more fame as the horse’s staircase or equestrian staircase. Czar Peter the Great rode his horse up the ramp In 1716. A car was driven up the ramp in 1902. The ramp design was chosen in such a way that a carriage could be used to take heavy books to the library and telescopes to the observatory.The tower gained more fame as the horse’s staircase or equestrian staircase. Visitors can go all the way up to just below the observatory level to an open-air roof to look down on the city. Concerts and temporary exhibitions are regularly held in the Library Hall on various historic subjects.
Oldest: Its the Oldest Working Observatory in Europe
Most Popular Structure: Roind Tower isOne of the best-known and most popular structures in Denmark
Astronomical Value: : Once used by astronomers to study stars and planets from the Observatory at the top
Panormic View: Can spot most of the city's famous buildings from the tower's platform
Stuuning Beams: The enormous wooden beams used for reconstruction look stunning
Three-In-One: Complex combines church,library and observatory in a single building
Fascinating Artefacts: Exhibits of fascinating artefacts from the Tower's history
Beautiful Library Hall: Serveing as a popular gallery and concert venue
It is very near from the Frederiksberg street. Take a taxi or cab from there. Public transport buses run frequently between the streets
• Check out timings as tower remains open longr on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is only closed on December 24 and 25 and January 1
• Take care of queueing and airport-style security at elevator
• Better to walk as tower is located in the old town pedestrian zone
•Enjoy Free Organ Music Concerts in Copenhagen Churches
• Don't carry too much cash
Day Opening Closing
Sunday 10am 6pm
Monday 10am 6pm
Tuesday 10am 9pm
Wednesday 10am 9pm
Thursday 10am 6pm
Friday 10am 6pm
Saturday 10am 6pm
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