Christianshavns Vold is a former rampart which was part of the bastioned fortification ring which used to surround Copenhagen, Denmark. Running along the full south-eastern perimeter of Christianshavn
Christianshavns Vold and Stadsgraven viewed from the top of Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Bülowsvej 22: One of the old villas located on the east side of the street
The fortifications of Copenhagen underwent a comprehensive modernization and expansion in the 17th century. The project was commenced and was largely the masterplan of Christian IV in the early 17th c
Christianshavns Vold
…Christianshavns Vold is a former rampart which was part of the bastioned fortification ring which used to surround Copenhagen, Denmark. Running along the full south-eastern perimeter of Christianshavn and Holmen, it used to form a protective…
Remains of the fortifications being removed c. 1900
Nørreport from inside the gates, painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Museum of National History