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Rundetårn (The Round Tower), Copenhagen, Denmark,
Formerly Stellaburgis Hafniens, The Round Tower is a 17th-century tower and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory.
It is most noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top (at 34.8 meters above ground), and for the expansive views which it affords over Copenhagen.
Agent Bear, codename Mr. Scandic, still enjoying the view at The Round Tower (Rundetarn). He loves all the little houses of this fairytale city.
01.03.2017, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Full photoset is available here.
Copenhagen, Denmark
In Hans Christian Andersen's story 'The Tinder Box' the largest of the dogs is said to have eyes as large as the Rundetårn or Round Tower in Copenhagen. They must have been enormous as the tower is a remarkable presence in the city. A friend had recommended that we visit, and I'm glad we made the effort to climb its 7.5 heliptical turn corridor leading to the viewing gallery at the top (wide enough for a horse and carriage, and for Czar Peter the Great to ride up on horseback and even for a Beaufort motor car to drive up in 1902, apparently). It's the oldest functioning observatory in Europe, and was completed in 1642 for Charles IV of Denmark. I could list endless facts, but at the end of the day it is the beauty and extraordinary technical feat of the architecture that is truly impressive.
