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Copenhagen University Library

The Copenhagen University Library in , , is the main research library of the University of Copenhagen. Founded in 1482, it is the oldest library in Denmark.
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  • Opening hours:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
    Thursday: 10:00 AM—4:30 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: main library of the University of Copenhagen
  • Also known as: “Københavns Universitetsbibliotek Fiolstræde”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church of Our Lady and Round tower.

Church
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The is the Lutheran cathedral of . It is situated on the public square in central Copenhagen, next to the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen. is situated 110 metres south of Copenhagen University Library.

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The is a 17th-century tower in , , one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV. Built as an astronomical , 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. is situated 210 metres northeast of Copenhagen University Library.

Synagogue
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The is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at Krystalgade 12, in , . The congregation was formed at some stage during the 17th century and their first synagogue completed in 1766.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Copenhagen and Postbyen.

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is the capital city of 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.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Quarter
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is a historic row house district of former Naval barracks in , . 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.

Copenhagen University Library

Latitude
55.68033° or 55° 40′ 49″ north
Longitude
12.57292° or 12° 34′ 23″ east
Height
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
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Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Danish to Swedish—“Copenhagen University Library” goes by many names.
  • Danish: “DNLB”
  • Danish: “Københavns Universitets Biblioteksservice”
  • Danish: “Københavns Universitetsbibliotek”
  • Danish: “Universitetsbiblioteket”
  • Esperanto: “Kopenhaga Universitata Biblioteko”
  • French: “bibliothèque universitaire de Copenhague”
  • French: “Bibliothèque universitaire de Copenhague”
  • Italian: “Biblioteca universitaria di Copenaghen”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Københavns Universitetsbibliotek”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Universitetsbiblioteket i København”
  • Norwegian: “Københavns Universitetsbibliotek”
  • Russian: “библиотека Копенгагенского университета”
  • Spanish: “Biblioteca de la Universidad de Copenhague”
  • Swedish: “Köpenhamns universitetsbibliotek”

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Highlights include University of Copenhagen and Frue Plads.

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