Valkendorfs Kollegium

Valkendorfs Kollegium is a dormitory located in Sankt Peders Stræde in , . With a history that dates back to 1589, it is the oldest dormitory in Scandinavia.
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  • Type: Dormitory
  • Description: dormitory in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Also known as: “Sankt Peders Stræde 14”, “Valkendorfs kollegium”, and “Walkendorphs Collegium”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Church of Our Lady and church St. Petri.

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 240 metres east of Valkendorfs Kollegium.

Church
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St. Peter's Church is the parish church of the German-speaking Evangelical-Lutheran community in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the corner of Nørregade and Sankt Peders Stræde in the city's Latin Quarter. is situated 130 metres northeast of Valkendorfs Kollegium.

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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 470 metres northeast of Valkendorfs Kollegium.

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.

Suburb
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Kødbyen is a district of in , Denmark. It is situated between the railway lines going into and Sønder Boulevard.

Valkendorfs Kollegium

Latitude
55.67957° or 55° 40′ 46″ north
Longitude
12.569° or 12° 34′ 8″ east
Levels
4
Named after
Christoffer Valkendorff
Open location code
9F7JMHH9+RH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 26953974
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­dormitory
Wiki­data ID
Q3352303
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In Other Languages

From Danish to Swedish—“Valkendorfs Kollegium” goes by many names.
  • Danish: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Faroese: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • French: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • German: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Icelandic: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Japanese: “ヴァルゲンドルフス寮”
  • Kalaallisut: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Latin: “Collegium Walckendorphianum”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Norwegian: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Portuguese: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”
  • Swedish: “Valkendorfs Kollegium”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Sankt Petri Schule and Gallery Nybro.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Restaurant Udtryk and Apptitude ApS.

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Worth a closer look: Copenhagen and Aarhus.

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