Kongens Nytorv

Kongens Nytorv

Also known as King's New Square

Photo: Johan Jacob Bruun · Public domain

Year

1670

Type

landscape

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Copenhagen's largest square was cut out of the medieval town in 1670 by Christian V, who wanted both a military muster ground and a piece of royal display in the French manner then fashionable across Europe. Its roughly circular form was se …

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