Israels Plads

Israels Plads is a large public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, located in the area between Nørreport station and The Lakes. Its northern part hosts a market.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: castle Rosenborg and Round tower.

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 640 metres northeast of Israels Plads.

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 490 metres east of Israels Plads.

Torvehallerne Street Market

Marketplace

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Torvehallerne Street Market is a marketplace, which is situated 130 metres northeast of Israels Plads.

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

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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.