Middelalderbyen in Copenhagen in Københavns Kommune, Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark — Northen Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Universitetsbiblioteket / University Library

Københavns Universitet / University of Copenhagen

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 20, 2018

1. Universitetsbiblioteket / University Library Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Bygningen blev opført i 1856-1861 med Johan Daniel Herholdt (1818-1902) som arkitekt. Den skulle rumme universitetets bibliotek, som blev grundlagt i 1482. Bygningen blev gennemgribende restaureret i 1996-97 ved kgl. byg-ningsinspektor David Bretton-Meyer (f. 1937).

Bygningens ydre er markant præget af den gennemførte brug af røde mursten og murstensornamentik. Det indre præges tilsvarende af gule mursten og murstensornamentik. Den offentligt tilgængelige bogsal er et af Danmarks mest særprægede rum med sin smukt dekorerede støbejernskonstruktion. Freskomalerierne i loftet er udført af Georg Hilker (1807-75).

Universitetsbiblioteket rummer i dag betjening af studerende og arbejdspladser for specialestuderende.

Built in 1856-61 by the architect Johan Daniel Herholdt (1818-1902). It was originally intended to house the University's library, which was founded in 1482. The building was thoroughly restored in 1996-97 by the Royal Inspector of Listed State Buildings, David Bretton-Meyer (b. 1937).

The exterior of the building is string with its consistent use of red brick and brick ornamentation.

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The interior is characterised by the use of yellow brick and brick ornamentation. The book hall, which is open to the public, is one of Denmark's most distinctive rooms with its beautifully decorated cast-iron construction. The fresco paintings on the ceiling were made Georg Hilker (1807-75).

The University library is now home to student services and study places for thesis students.

Erected by Københavns Universitet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1482.

Location. 55° 40.805′ N, 12° 34.395′ E. Marker is in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden (Capital Region, Copenhagen), in Københavns Kommune. It is in Middelalderbyen. Marker is on Fiolstræde just north of Store Kannikestræde, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fiolstræde 1, Copenhagen, Hovedstaden 1171, Denmark. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inge Lehmann (a few steps from this marker); Ludvig Holberg (a few steps from this marker); Hovedbygningen / Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Museumshuset / Museum Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Dan Uzan (about 120 meters away); Hans Christian Ørsted

Universitetsbiblioteket / University Library and Marker - looking north on Fiolstraede image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 20, 2018

2. Universitetsbiblioteket / University Library and Marker - looking north on Fiolstraede

The library is the brick building on the left, and the marker is just to the right of the library entrance.

(about 150 meters away); Georg Brandes (about 150 meters away); Holger Danske Gruppe War Memorial (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copenhagen.

Additional keywords. mindeplade

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.