Round Tower of Copenhagen

The Trinitas Complex in the center of Copenhagen was built 17th century by Christian IV. It consists of a church and a tower attached.(Picture taken from Wikipedia)

The Round Tower




At the top of the round tower, there is a working observatory, which was used by the University of Copenhagen until the 1800's. Christian IV, as well as his contemporaries were fascinated by astronomy.

One fascinating characteristic of the tower is that it is built with a circular ramp, not stairs.

Part of the reason for the ramp is to be able to get sensitive equipment up without much damage.

Embedded in the iron work at the top, is C4, the mark left by Christian IV on all the items he erected. Political propaganda, baby.

The view from the top of the tower, documentation of my no sun weekend.

I attended Sunday services at Trinity Church. There was a great choral concert during the service.

Directly above the interior of the church is a library and meeting room.

This photo is taken directly above the the library room and where I sat for the service. All three are taken facing to the east.

HERESY!! A heliocentric view of the world.

The charming area of Nyhavn. Anne, Rory and I had a fantastic Danish Julkefrost dinner in one of the buildings.