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just above the balcony and the tall, slim clock tower. The latter is, at 105.6 metres, one of the tallest buildings in the generally low city of Copenhagen.
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Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation
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The current building was inaugurated in 1905. It was designed by the architect
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Before the city hall moved to its present location, it was situated at
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and the design for the building was inspired by the city hall of
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The second city hall was built in 1728 and was designed by
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In addition to the tower clock, the City Hall also houses
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Copenhagen City Hall (1479–1728)
Copenhagen City Hall (1728–1795)

Copenhagen City Hall is located in Copenhagen
National Romantic style
Copenhagen
Denmark
Coordinates
55°40′31″N 12°34′13″E / 55.67528°N 12.57028°E / 55.67528; 12.57028
Copenhagen Municipality
Martin Nyrop
Danish
Copenhagen City Council
Lord mayor
Copenhagen Municipality
Denmark
City Hall Square
central Copenhagen
Martin Nyrop
National Romantic style
Siena City Hall
Absalon
Jens Olsen's World Clock

Martin Nyrop
Siena
Italy
Gammeltorv
Nytorv
Copenhagen fire of 1728

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