Stormgade ( lit . "Storm Street") is a street in central Copenhagen , Denmark . It runs from Frederiksholm Canal to H. C. Andersens Boulevard where it turns into Tietgensgade before continuing along the rear side of Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen Central Station . In the opposite direction, Storm Bridge connects it to Slotsholmen where traffic may continue across Holmen's Bridge to Holmens Kanal , part of Ring 2 , or across Knippel's Bridge to Christianshavn and Amager . The name of the street refers to the Swedish Storm of Copenhagen in 1659.
25-407: The area south of Slotsholmen was originally part of the shallow-watered area known as Kalveboderne . The coast line ran approximately where Stormgade runs today. On the night of 10 February 1658, Swedish troops made an assault on Slotsholmen across the ice. After the attack, it was decided to improve the defense of Slotsholmen by extending Copenhagen's Western Rampart into the water. The area between
50-474: Is both a competition for amateurs who swim in the afternoon and a FINA 10 km (6 mi) Marathon Swimming World Cup event with US$ 11,000 in prize money that takes place in the morning. The swim takes place in August and water temperatures are 18-22 °C. The nature of the course makes it unusually good for spectators and that combined with the historical surroundings have gained it a reputation as one of
75-494: Is from 1894. In 2014, it was decided to convert it, together with parts of the neighbouring building at No. 20, into a new home for the Museum of Copenhagen . 55°40′28″N 12°34′25″E / 55.6744°N 12.5736°E / 55.6744; 12.5736 Slotsholmen Slotsholmen ( English : The Castle Islet) is an island in the harbour of Copenhagen , Denmark , and part of Copenhagen Inner City . The name
100-601: Is taken from the successive castles and palaces located on the island since Bishop Absalon constructed the city's first castle on the island in 1167 at the site where Christiansborg Palace lies today. Recognised as the centre of the Government of Denmark since the Middle Ages , the island is sometimes referred to as 'the Island of Power' ( Magtens Ø ), and is lined with central government institutions and ministries;
125-516: The Brewhouse . All four of these historic buildings are still there today. By the time of the introduction of the absolute monarchy in 1660, the role of Slotsholmen as the centre of administration was firmly established. During the reign of King Frederick III , further lack of space in the castle led to the construction in 1665-1673 of an additional building between the Supply Depot and
150-474: The Count's Feud , it became clear that the castle was outdated as a military installation, and King Christian III transformed the castle from a military stronghold to a more liveable royal residence. However, the reconstruction took place in a rather haphazard way and continued during the reign of the following kings, resulting in a rather irregular appearance of the castle. At the same time, it became clear that
175-641: The National Museum . One of the buildings had stood from 1783 until 1923. The National Museum 's façade on Stomgade dates from 1929-1938. Its most distinctive feature is the colonnade with 38 columns in Bornholmian granite which runs along the full length of the building. No. 6 is from 1851 and was listed in 1918. No. 8 was originally two separate buildings dating from some time before 1734, which were merged into one in 1748. The Holstein Mansion
200-546: The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek . The bridge was constructed from 1739-45. It has a sandstone cladding with medallion ornamentation on the sides while the top is covered with marble. Stormbroen (English: The Assault Bridge) is a small arch bridge in stone, connecting Stormgade (towards The City Hall Square ) with Vindebrogade on Slotsholmen. The bridge is named after the Assault on Copenhagen in 1659. It
225-606: The Royal Danish Library , several museums and the historic buildings of the Christian IV's Stock Exchange , the Chancellery and Christian IV's Brewhouse . The site used to consist of several small natural islands in the sound between the islands of Zealand and Amager . On the largest of these, Strandholmen (English: Beach Islet), Bishop Absalon of Roskilde constructed a small castle in 1167. In 1250
250-610: The Arsenal. This building, also still visible today, was to house the Cabinet of curiosities of the king, founded about 1650, and the Royal Library , founded in 1648. During the reign of King Frederick IV , a magnificent administration building was constructed in 1716-21 next to the palace adjacent to the Supply Depot. This new building was to house the chancelleries, thus replacing the previous chancellery building situated by
275-750: The best open water swim competitions in Europe . Royal Danish Library Royal Danish Library ( Danish : Det Kgl. Bibliotek ) is a merger of the two previous national libraries in Denmark : the State and University Library in Aarhus and the Royal Library in Copenhagen . Although now under a single organisation, the separate locations in both cities are maintained. The merger came into effect on January 1, 2017. This Denmark -related article
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#1732780430153300-601: The canal. The new chancellery building was connected to the castle by an arched passageway, thus allowing the king to stay in close contact with his government. The Chancellery Building (also known as the Red Building or the Building of Colleges ) has functioned as the heart of the central administration for almost 300 years, and is today used by the Ministry of Finance . In spite of many attempts and projects to replace
325-475: The castle was becoming too small to hold the functions necessary in order to function as a royal residence and seat of the administration so a series of smaller buildings began to be erected on Slotsholmen. Probably during the reign of Christian III a building was constructed on the quay of the canal in front of the castle to house the Chancellery. During the reign of Christian III and Frederick II an arsenal
350-519: The castle was extended with two side towers to get the appearance that is now depicted on Copenhagen's Coat of Arms . The castle was conquered by the Hanseatic League 1368 and pulled down the following year as part of peace terms. Shortly after Copenhagen Castle was built on the same site and it became the residence for the Danish king in 1443. After the 1535-36 siege of Copenhagen during
375-784: The name Slotsholmen is thus also frequently used as a metonym for overall Danish governmental administration. The island is dominated by the vast Christiansborg Palace which houses the Danish Parliament , the Supreme Court of Denmark , the Prime Minister's Office and the State Rooms of the King . Also located on the island are the most important ministries, the Danish National Archives ,
400-487: The rampart and the new Frederiksholm Canal was reclaimed and developed into a small new neighbourhood with three short streets: Slotsholmen, Ny Vestergade and Ny Kongensgade . When the Western Rampart was removed in the late 1870s, Stomgade was extended by one block to Vestre Boulevard (now H. C. Andersens Boulevard). The entire southeast side of the street was demolished in 1931 to make way for an expansion of
425-482: The rest of Copenhagen, both Zealand -side and Amager -side. Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge and one of several bridges over Copenhagen's Inner Harbour; others being Langebro , Lille Langebro , Bryggebroen and Copenhagen's Inner Harbour Bridge . It connects Slotsholmen to Christianshavn by extending Børsgade to Torvegade. Marmorbroen (English: The Marble Bridge) connects Christiansborg Riding Ground Complex to Ny Vestergade that continues to Dantes Plads with
450-482: The small and antiquated castle with a more up-to-date royal residence fit for an absolute king, the old castle continued to exist well into the 18th century. Several renovations were made, most notably by Frederick IV in 1721-29. This rebuilding thoroughly changed the irregular appearance of the castle to a more regular shape. However, just two years after the rebuilding was completed, the Copenhagen Castle
475-654: Was at this very spot, where the city ramparts at that time was located, that the Swedish troops made their principal attack. After a series of defeats, the Danish troops finally gained victory, the Swedish troops leaving 2,000 dead soldiers in front of the ramparts at Stormgade. Various sources state that the bridge was erected in 1681 but on the side the inscription "erected in MDCLX is carved into its stone foundation. The bridge
500-495: Was built for royal pastry-maker Jens Raae in 1791. The dormer window on Stormgade was added in 1811 and the building has undergone several alterations since then. It was listed in 1945. The corner building at No. 18, on the other side of Vester Voldgade, was originally built for Overformynderiet , a financial institution that later moved to a new building in Holmens Kanal . The building was designed by Hans Jørgen Holm and
525-483: Was constructed by the beach south of the castle, and during the reign of Frederick II probably also a supply depot. Under King Christian IV Slotsholmen saw considerable development, especially in the southern part of the island. Here a new naval harbour was established, surrounded on one side by an Arsenal and on the other side by a Supply Depot . Other new buildings constructed were the Stock Exchange and
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#1732780430153550-503: Was demolished in 1731 to give room for three consecutive Christiansborg Palaces , the two first of which were destroyed by fires (in 1794 and 1884). Parts of the first and second Christianborg Palace still remain and is integrated in the present palace. The ruins of Absalon's Castle and the Copenhagen Castle are excavated and at display today under the present Christiansborg. Slotsholmen is surrounded partly by Copenhagen's Inner Harbour , partly by canals. Nine bridges connect Slotsholmen to
575-505: Was originally built in 1687 but owes its current appearance mainly to an expansion carried out by Jacob Fortling in 1756. It was home to the Natural History Museum between 1827 and 1871. Det Harboeske Enkefruekloster (No. 14) was rebuilt by Elias David Häusser in 1741 but owes its current appearance to expansions and alterations carried out by Lauritz de Thurah between 1754 and 1760. The corner building at No. 16
600-458: Was renovated by Martin Nyrop in 1918. Højbro (English: High Bridge) is an arch bridge in wrought iron , connecting Højbro Square with Slotsholmen. It is designed by Vilhelm Dahlerup and was built in 1878. Holmens Bro and Børsbroen also used to be the work of Dahlerup but these have both been replaced. The current bridge is not high at all. The name goes back to the wooden bascule bridge that
625-482: Was the first bridge to Slotsholmen. Holmens Bro is an arch bridge built in granite in 1954 to replace Dahlerup's design from 1878. Since efforts to improve water quality in Copenhagen Harbour has made the water clean enough to allow swimming, an open-water swimming competition around Slotsholmen has been revitalized. With the course being 2,000 metres, the 10,000 metre race involves five loops. There
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