Amerika Plads
Amerika Plads is a public square and surrounding neighbourhood in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the result of a redevelopment of an area in the southern part of the former Freeport of Copenhagen into a mixed-use neighbourhood which consists of dwellings, offices and retail establishments, combining converted historic buildings and modern architecture.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include The Little Mermaid and Parken Stadium.
The Little Mermaid
Work of art
The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Little Mermaid is situated 780 metres southeast of Amerika Plads.
Parken Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Arne mueseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Parken is a football stadium in the Indre Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, built from 1990 to 1992. The stadium, which features a retractable roof, currently has a capacity of 38,190 for football games, and is the home of F.C. Parken Stadium is situated 1½ km west of Amerika Plads.
Kastellet
Photo: IbRas, Public domain.
Kastellet is a citadel located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagon with bastions at its corners. Kastellet is situated 1 km south of Amerika Plads.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Østerbro and Indre Østerbro.
Østerbro
Photo: Elgaard, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Østerbro is a mainly residential district of Copenhagen, just north of the inner city. With its quiet cobblestone and tree lined streets, and its excellent shopping and cafe life, it makes for a good excursion from the downtown area.
Indre Østerbro
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Indre Østerbro, was one of the administrative, statistical, and tax city districts comprising the municipality of Copenhagen, Denmark. It lay on the eastern edge of the municipality.
Nyboder
Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Amerika Plads
- Type: Square
- Description: urban area in Copenhagen
- Categories: city district, street, and locality
- Location: Copenhagen municipality, Capital Region, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
55.69927° or 55° 41′ 57″ northLongitude
12.59415° or 12° 35′ 39″ eastOpen location code
9F7JMHXV+PMOpenStreetMap ID
way 358917629OpenStreetMap feature
place=squareWikidata ID
Q11217949
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Turkish—“Amerika Plads” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “美洲广场”
- Chinese: “美洲廣場”
- Danish: “Amerika Plads”
- Egyptian Arabic: “امريكا سكوير”
- German: “Amerika Plads”
- Turkish: “Amerika Plads”
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