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29-724: Lille Kannikestræde is a short side street which extends from the south side of Store Kannikestræde, connecting it to Skindergade . Kannik is derived from canonicus . The street takes its name after the eight canons associated with Church of Our Lady . After the Reformation , University of Copenhagen took over the Roskilde bishops ' premises north of the church (now known as the University Quadrangle). The houses in Store Kannikestræde were used as residences for professors at

58-471: Is a gilded relief, portraying Peter Faber , who lived in the building from 1845. 55°40′49″N 12°34′27″E  /  55.6803°N 12.5742°E  / 55.6803; 12.5742 Skindergade Skindergade is a street in central Copenhagen , Denmark . Running roughly parallel to Strøget , to which it is connected through Jorcks Passage , it extends for approximately 400 metres from Gammeltorv to Købmagergade . Its name dates back to

87-439: Is an administrative district ( bydel ) in central Copenhagen , the capital of Denmark . It covers an area of 4.65 square kilometres (1.80 sq mi), has a population of 26,223, and a population density of 5,638 per km . Neighboring city districts are as follows: This district is the historic, geographic and political heart of present-day Copenhagen, and reflects the history of Denmark. Its boundaries pretty much reflect

116-510: The "lakes" (Skt. Jørgens Lake, Peblinge Lake, and Sortedams Lake). The area beyond the lakes, now heavily populated city districts, was then used primarily for grazing . It was prohibited to build beyond these original city limits so that the fortification’s cannons could have clear shot and so that the enemy could not find any hiding areas. The line that marked this "no build" zone was called the Demarcation Line ( Demarkationslinien ) The line

145-491: The 15th century when it was a venue for leather craftsmen ( skinder- derives from Danish "Skind", meaning skin ) such as skinners , glovers , purse -, saddle - and shoemakers . Pressens Hus at No. 5–7 is home to the Danish Media Association . It is a former commerce house from 1902, expanded with a glazed extension by Erik Korshagen in 1976. Kunstnerkollegiet is located at No. 34. N. 45-47

174-464: The 1750s. The houses were all designed by Joachim Frederik Ramus, professor in mathematics. They were of considerable size and each contained a single residence, demonstrating the high social status of the professors at the time. The street was pedestrianized on 23 May 1973 along with Købmagergade and Rosengården. Three of the oldest halls of residence in Copenhagen are located in the street. Regensen

203-572: The Danish kingdom and as a centre of trade in Northern Europe. In the 1840s there was pressure placed on the military to dismantle the ring of fortifications in the inner city, and the military sold the land to Copenhagen municipality, which took ownership in October 1869. Dismantling began and discussions raged as to what to do with the land. Part of the land was used for parks and green areas. Dismantling

232-489: The Great . It was only a fishing village until the middle of the 12th century when Havn ("Harbour"), as the town was then called, assumed increasing importance in the Danish kingdom. Around 1160 King Waldemar the Great gave control of Copenhagen to Absalon , Bishop of Roskilde . Whereas other cities in the Danish realm were under the governance of the king, Havn or Købmannehavn (Merchants' Harbour) as it comes to be known,

261-542: The University. Ole Worm who lived with his family on the corner of Store Kannikestræde and Fiolstræde established a museum of curiosities in his home. In the early 18th century the University had a total of 11 residences for professors in the street. They were all destroyed along with the other houses in the street in the Copenhagen Fire of 1728 . Five of them were rebuilt in 1735 while the other six were not rebuilt until

290-411: The basis for further development in those regional centres, and as Havn was midway between the two cities, it was centrally located for traffic and trading. In the years that follow, the town grew tenfold in size. The excellent harbour encouraged Copenhagen's growth until it became an important centre of commerce (hence its name). Churches and abbeys were founded. Købmannehavn's economy blossomed due to

319-405: The building at No. 19 is the former headquarters of Danish YWCA . The limestone frieze with Biblical motifs was created by the sculptor Axel Poulsen. Krigsråd Mørks Minde , located around the corner at Lille Kannikestræde 4, was built in 1831 by Aagaard and was in 1865 converted into charitable housing foundation by 1865 af Emilie Mørk in memory of her husband. The low complex on the other side of

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348-547: The current Nørreport station , Østerport (" Eastern Gate ") by the current Østerport station , and Amagerport (" Amager Gate ", i.e. functionally the Southern Gate) between Christianshavn and the island of Amager . The gates were dismantled in 1856. The locations are now commemorated with milestones erected on the spot. Additionally artificial lakes were constructed as part of Christian IV's large building project. These still exist to this day, and are simply referred to as

377-424: The entire city’s extent during the reign of King Christian IV (1588-1648). At the time it was a fortified city and its borders were made of defensive walls with moats . To ensure water for the moats there was a series of dams. Entry and exit to the city was through the town's four gates: Vesterport (" Western Gate ") near the current Rådhuspladsen ( City Hall Square ), Nørreport (" Northern Gate ") near

406-546: The income from an enormous herring fishery trade, which provided large parts of Catholic Europe with salted herring for Lent . In 1254, it received its charter as a city under Bishop Jakob Erlandsen. Copenhagen was located at the most important approach to the Baltic Sea and the rich North German trading towns of the Hanseatic League , providing Copenhagen with power and wealth, but also threatening its very existence. It

435-448: The large numbers of navy personnel and the merchants' new district and Christianshavn ("Christian's Harbour"), which is modelled after Amsterdam . A modern fortification with earthworks and bastions was built to surround the whole of the extended town. Gradually, however, it paralleled the town limits, and for the next 200 years or so traffic entering and leaving Copenhagen had to pass through Copenhagen's four narrow town gates. Apart from

464-456: The neat and presentable building on Ny Kongensgade 15, built in 1880 by master carpenter P. Hansen and Bredgade 38 is a historic building built in 1801 by architect Andreas Gallander. Despite being carefully guarded, they still offer modern working spaces, allowing professionals to immerse themselves in a rich historical ambiance while conducting their daily business. Copenhagen was founded around year 1000 by Sweyn I Forkbeard and his son Canute

493-413: The new earthworks, Christian IV commissioned German and Dutch architects and craftsmen to construct magnificent edifices designed to enhance his prestige. To this very day those buildings make their mark on the cityscape of Copenhagen. By the time of Christian IV's death in 1648, Copenhagen had become Denmark's principal fortification and naval port, and the town formed a framework for the administration of

522-595: The southwest. The street changes names near Nørreport Train Station and continues as Nørre Voldgade ("Northern Wall Street"). Vester Voldgade ("Western Wall Street") starts at Ørsteds Park and runs southeast until it reaches the water of Copenhagen Harbour ( Københavns Havn ). The fortification system continues on the other side of the water in the Christianshavn city district. A ring of parks ( fæstningsringen , English "fortification ring") has been erected outside where

551-410: The street at Lille Kannikestræde 1–3 is also listed. It consists of a two-storey building from 1862 and a one-storey building from 1865 facing the street and a building from 1814 in the courtyard on the rear. On the façade of No. 19 is a plaque commemorating Ernst Henrich Berling , founder of Berlingske , whose printing business was founded at the site in 1734. Above the main entrance of No. 15

580-464: The town the economic, military, religious, and cultural centre for the whole of the Nordic region. The king established the first trading companies with sole rights to trade with lands overseas. In order to restrict imports, factories were set up so that the country could manufacture as many goods as possible on its own. Christian IV expanded Copenhagen by adding two new districts: Nyboder ("New Booths") for

609-548: The town. Thenceforth Copenhagen belonged to the Danish Crown. Despite centuries of power struggles and warring the town grew increasingly rich. Copenhageners did a brisk trade with friend and foe alike. Foreign merchants came to the town. Craft guilds were established and the University of Copenhagen was founded. By the time of Christian IV's coronation in 1596, Copenhagen had become rich and powerful. The new king decided to make

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638-478: The walls once stood, and remnants of the bastions , ravelins and moats can be seen in Østre Anlæg park, the Botanical Gardens, Ørsted Park and Tivoli Gardens. In the central historic district of Copenhagen, eclectic architecture prevails. This area features not only cultural landmarks but also numerous business premises, providing the opportunity to work and enjoy art simultaneously. Among such buildings are

667-694: Was built for Georg Bestle 's wine trading house. The rounded pediment features a relief of Neptune and Mercury. The facade of no. 44 bears a memorial stone over six named members of Holger Danske who in 1945 were arrested there by Gestapo and subsequently executed in Ryvangen . 55°40′47″N 12°34′28″E  /  55.67972°N 12.57444°E  / 55.67972; 12.57444 Indre By 55°41′N 12°35′E  /  55.68°N 12.58°E  / 55.68; 12.58 Indre By ( English : lit.   ' Inner City ' ), also known as Copenhagen Center or K or Downtown Copenhagen ,

696-502: Was destroyed by the fire in 1728 but restored by Johan Cornelius Krieger in 1730. Borchs Kollegium (No. 12) was destroyed by fire both in 1728 and 1807. The current building was completed in 1825 to a design by Peder Malling who also designed the University's main building on Frue Plads. Det Lille Apotek (No. 15) was established in 1720, making it the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen. The location specializes in Danish cuisine . The restaurant

725-405: Was founded by Christian IV , although only the two lower floors of the section to the east of the gate in Store Kannikestræde date from the original building of 1623. The section west of the gate was destroyed in the fire of 1728 but rebuilt in 1749. The third floor was added in 1777. Elers Kollegium (No. 9) was built in 1705 to a design by royal building master Johan Conrad Ernst . Its interior

754-485: Was frequented by prominent Danish authors and poets, such as Hans Christian Andersen and Peter Faber . Professorgården (No. 11) was built in 1753 as residences for professors. Admiral Gjeddes Gård (No. 10) on the other side of the street was built in the 1730s and is now used as an event venue. Other listed buildings in the street include No. 6, No. 8 (1730s), No. 11, No. 13 and No. 15 (1829). Completed in 1920 to design by Arthur Wittmaack and Vilhelm Hvalsøe ,

783-498: Was given to the Bishop of Roskilde. Bishop Absalon built his fortified "Castle at Havn" in 1167 on a little island outside the harbour itself, the remains of which can still be seen under present day Christiansborg Palace . The castle stood 200 years. The Catholic Church erected cathedrals in Roskilde ( Roskilde Cathedral ) and in Lund ( Lund Cathedral ), in what is now Sweden , which laid

812-439: Was moved further out as the shooting range of canons improved, and was not abolished until after the cholera epidemic of 1853. The fortification system was sold to Copenhagen municipality in 1869 and largely dismantled the year after. Evidence of the walls can be found in the street names outlining the central part of the city. From Kastellet at the northeast point of the district runs Øster Voldgade ("Eastern Wall Street") to

841-468: Was repeatedly attacked by Wend pirates and the Hanseatic League. Time and again the town was besieged and laid waste by the Hanseatic League. In 1369 they tore down the castle, but a new castle—Copenhagen Castle was built in its place. At the same time the Danish king was also attempting to take Copenhagen back from the bishop. The crown succeeded in 1416, when King Erik of Pomerania took control of

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