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Rundetaarn

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 (34.8 meters above ground), and its views over Copenhagen.

Key facts

Historic building.image: Copenhagen - Rundetårn - 2013.jpg
Historic building.pushpin_map: Denmark Copenhagen
Historic building.map_caption: Location within Copenhagen
Historic building.former_names: Stellaburgis Hafniens
Historic building.architect: Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger
Historic building.client: Christian IV of Denmark
Historic building.construction_start_date: 1637
Historic building.completion_date: 1642
Historic building.architectural_style: Dutch Baroque

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23 sections

Contents

History
Background
Planning and preparations
Construction phase
Time as an observatory
Demise and later years
Notable ascents
Architecture
Spiral ramp
Observation deck
Observatory
Rebus inscription
Toilet
The Round Tower today
Public observatory
Exhibitions and concerts
Views
Rundetaarn Unicycle Race
Cultural references
See also
References
Further reading
External links

The tower is part of the Trinitatis Complex which also includes a chapel, the Trinitatis Church, and an academic library, which were the first facilities of the Copenhagen University Library founded in 1482.