Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The Stock Exchange


The old stock exchange Børsen in Copenhagen is bursting with details. This shot is from above the main entrance and tells about its foundation in 1624 by King Christian IV. The most characteristic feature of it is the dragon spire, unlike any other spire in Copenhagen. Situated right next to Parliament in Christiansborg Palace it was still in use as a stock exchange until 1974. It's now owned by the Danish Chamber of Commerce and is used as a place for meetings and exhibitions.

9 comments:

  1. Very elaborated! I like it:)

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  2. Great post! Nice details.

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  3. What exactly is a Borsen, Chris?

    This is a beautiful piece, for sure. And a very fine photo!

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  4. So colorful for a Stock Exchange building...

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  6. Seems to be making a statement of sorts (lol)!

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  7. Beautiful. It must be gorgeous inside.

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  8. Magnificent detail! And I'm so glad that it has been preserved and still used.

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  9. Without consulting the facts, then I recall from school that this is the oldest building made specifically to act as a stock exchange. He was ahead of his time, good old Christian IV.

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