Folketeatret

Folketeatret is a theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Established in Nørregade in 1857 by Hans Wilhelm Lange, making it Denmark's oldest professional theatre, the Folketeatret merged with Den Danske Teater in 2007.

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Type: Theater building
Description: theater in Copenhagen
Also known as: “Folketeatret i København”, “Folketeatret, Copenhagen”, and “Folketheatret”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Round tower and Church of Our Lady.

Round tower

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The Round Tower is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV. Built as an astronomical observatory, it is noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top, and its views over Copenhagen. Round tower is situated 300 metres east of Folketeatret.

Church of Our Lady

Church

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The Church of Our Lady is the Lutheran cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next to the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen. Church of Our Lady is situated 260 metres southeast of Folketeatret.

castle Rosenborg

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Rosenborg Castle is a renaissance castle in Copenhagen, Denmark. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects. castle Rosenborg is situated 620 metres northeast of Folketeatret.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Copenhagen and Nyboder.

Copenhagen

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Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and forms the moderate conurbation that one million Danes call home. It is big enough to form a small Danish metropolis, with shopping, culture and nightlife par excellence, yet small enough still to feel intimate and be safe.

Nyboder

Quarter

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Nyboder is a historic row house district of former Naval barracks in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was planned and first built by Christian IV to accommodate a need for housing for the personnel of the rapidly growing Royal Danish Navy and their families during that time.