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In Danish, a square is typically called a Plads (Højbro Plads, Israels Plads etc.) or a Torv (or -torv, Christianshavns Torv, Nytorv).The Danish use the word "plads" where an English-speaker would generally use the word "square."
Squares in Copenhagen (1 C, 50 P) Pages in category "Squares in Denmark" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Pages in category "Squares in Copenhagen" The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
"The King's New Square") is a public square in Copenhagen, Denmark, centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670 in connection with a major extension of the fortified city, and has an equestrian statue of him at its centre.
City Hall Square (Danish: Rådhuspladsen, pronounced [ˈʁʌðhusˌpʰlæsn̩]) is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark, located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall. Its large size, central location, and affiliation with the city hall makes it a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and demonstrations.
Nytorv (English: New Square or New Market) is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with the adjoining Gammeltorv it forms a common space, today part of the Strøget pedestrian zone. The square is dominated by the imposing Neoclassical façade of the Copenhagen Court House, which from 1815-1905 also served as the City Hall.
Gammeltorv (Old Market) is the oldest square in Copenhagen, Denmark.With adjoining Nytorv it forms a common space along the Strøget pedestrian zone.While the square dates back to the foundation of the city in the 12th century, most of its buildings were constructed after the Great Fire of 1795 in Neoclassical style.
Amagertorv (English: Amager Square) is a public square in the district of Indre By in central Copenhagen, Denmark.Today it forms part of the Strøget pedestrian zone, and is often described as the most central square in Copenhagen. [1]