Old Danish Buildings
 

I took a walk in the old part of my city today. I love to walk in this part of town because of the old buildings that are located here.

I took a couple of pictures of them and the streets because I want to show you guys the architecture of Denmark anno 1600-1900.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../oldstreet.jpg

The buildings are the same as when they were built but with some modifications/improvements but the stony street is still the same. The only thing that indicates the current year are the added pavement and electrified streetlamps. However they've retained the old design of the streetlamps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../gadelygte.jpg

That house was built sometime during 178x. During 1750 nearly all houses were half-timbered like this very old building. Sadly it's in a terrible condition but hopefully the city will restore it sometime:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...melbygning.jpg

The unique shape of the timber in this house is a classic design and was used in all the half-timbered houses here. In some of the new houses that only consists of bricks they've still retained that unique design with paint:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...indingsvrk.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/indkrsel.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...iborg/gyde.jpg

If it weren't for the cars this picture could easily look like it was taken during the 1800 century. I love how time stands still in these streets.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...gammelgade.jpg

The old church:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rg/church1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...org/church.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ldbuilding.jpg

This house was built in 1643 and is still in excellent condition as you can see. The design and building materials were very unsual in those days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...genimidten.jpg

As time goes by the buildings are all going to gradually decay. Some choose to restore them and keep the original design/material intact. Some choose to cover the walls and have them fully repainted. I like how it still blends in nicely with the old buildings:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...nyoggammel.jpg

This is an unique building. The shape of the timber is still the same classic design but the shape of the front building is really rare:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/redhouse.jpg

The past meets the present
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...iborg/sign.jpg

All the yellow buildings in this picture are the City Hall. I like how they chose to restore the buildings and use them instead of some anonymous hi-tech building:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...hallstreet.jpg

Some examples of some of the "newer" (=1800) architecture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ammelgade2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../nyerestil.jpg

Old buildings used by modern shops.
 

One of my favourite streets here. It just seems so charming and hyggelig!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/anno2004.jpg

Nice pictures nancy, I like the last one the best!

Thanks a lot!! :)

I took that shot very quickly because cars kept driving back and forth and the street is very narrow so there wasn't room for both me and the cars. Stressing! I'm glad you think it turned out nice though :)

that is so neat!
i love seeing buildings from other countries...america is so new...we just don't have that kind of history yet

I agree, I think you saved the best photo for last. Are those tile roofs I see on most of the buildings? The steep pitch I assumed had to do with heavy snow fall, which surprised me to see none, anywhere, with you just having taken these photos. Not only isn't there any snow, but where are the people? Did you take these photos really early and no one was up, yet?

the building in the forefront.....can you tell me what kinda roof that is.....i'm guessing metal but....it looks an awful lot like the torch applied materials i work with.

great set Nancy thanx.


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Yes. When the half-timbered houses were built they had thatched roofs. Those are highly inflammable and I think the great fire in Copenhagen on october the 23rd. 1728 (which destroyed around 1.600 houses) may have been the turning point when people realized that another roof material was required for safety.

The steep pitch I assumed had to do with heavy snow fall<<--- what? :confused:

There wasn't any snow today only frost. And the reason why there are hardly any people is because it's the old part of the town. The streets are very narrow making it difficult for transportation and therefore many of them have been shut off.

It is metal. I'll have to ask my father because I'm not entirely sure what kind of metal it is. I'll get back to you once I've got the answer :)

Don't mind me... I've never been accused of being eloquent.. :D

I was surprised there wasn't any snow and I just figured the reason the roofs were so steep was to keep snow from piling up too high on the roofs and causing problems like roofs caving in on the houses. I'd love to see the same photos after a heavy snowfall <b> hint.. hint.. </b> :cool:

Wow, I loved looking at these... Beautiful, Nancy. I love the last pic with the black cobblestones. Great stuff, thanks. :)

hehe no no. You're not eloquent. I figured that was what you meant but I just wanted to make sure.

The steep roofs is not a problem for the snow piling up if the snow isn't too thick/heavy.

heheh I'll take some for you then but I don't think we'll be getting some proper snow here till January/February I'm afraid. :|

Thanks!

So that's what you call them; cobblestones. I've gotta remember that :3

Excellent post, Nancy. It is cool to see old architecture from other countries. Here in the states we have far less appreciation for that sort of thing. Here, old is equated with worthless.

Rip 'em down and build a Wal-Mart!

What do you them Nancy? If that isn't too stupid a question..lol.

Yeah that's a real shame but in due time I think you'll get to appreciate your architecture a great deal more :)

You mean what do I call them? Danes call them brosten (= bridge stones) :)

beautiful architecture. the town looks sooo tidy & clean, too!

cobblestone streets have such a romantic old world charm.
lovely place you live. thanks for sharing! :)

Nice shots. I like the 2nd to last cobblestone street shot, as well as the alleyway shot with the cars which you described as 'time standing still', and I would agree. Peaceful mood in that one. Thanks for posting 'em.

yup.....that cobblestone at the end just kicks ass...........

Not trying to be nosy but what city is this? I mean is this just the "old town" touristy area or just another town?
Are all the cities this old? or is there newer modern construction down the street?

I do like the cobble stone streets but they must play heck with the alignment on your vehicle.

Maybe one of these days I'll actually make it across the Atlantic, as I've been all around the Pacific, its amazing to see all of the older style construction all over the world. But I must say I have never seen buildings "half timbered" like that. Very cool. Is that unique to Denmark or do they use it in other Euorpean countries?

If someone were to go on vacation in Denmark what would be the best or "Do Not Miss" places to see?

*Thread jack over*

Sorry about all the questions, just a little curious.

Hey Bern!

Yeah the streets are very tidy in this part of town. The Jutlandic cities take great pride in keeping their towns as clean as they can. A clean town means happy townspeople :)

hehe what is it with you people and the cobblestones? I didn't think you'd like that shot that much :crazy:

anyway Flyman! My father said that the roof is made of zink by the way. Is zink the torch applied materials you work with?

What a beautiful city! Those pictures are really incredible Nancy. Must be stunning in person.

This is Viborg. Every city has parts that contains really old buildings like these - especially in Jutland. There are some on Funen and Zealand (where Copenhagen lies) as well but the old buildings are more scattered around the cities than gathered in one place like over here. The old buildings in all our cities are not tourist attractions except one in Århus (founded in 948). It is called Den Gamle By (=The Old Town). This whole area has been sealed off and well preserved so we can all see an enjoy Denmark as it looked like 300 years ago:
http://www.highrise.dircon.co.uk/dep...s/gamleby1.jpg

You can read more about it on its homepage and see more pictures:
http://www.dengamleby.dk/

Not all cities are this old. Some were founded as late as in 1868 and some were founded way back in the year 704 like Ribe that is the oldest city in Denmark.

If you're asking whether there are newer modern constructions down the street in MY town then yes there is. This old part of the city opens into the pedestrian precinct with all the modern shops and stalls. Some are located in old buildings like in that last shot but many are located in new fancy buildings.




No they were used in all European countries. I don't know if some of the other European countries have preserved their old half-timbered houses like ours but surely some have.

Not at all! It's not everyday someone shows an interest in such a small country as Denmark so I'm really thrilled about your curiousity!

If you ever do get here then you should not miss out on:

Den Gamle By:
http://www.highrise.dircon.co.uk/dep...s/gamleby1.jpg

Den Lille Havfrue statue (=The little mermaid from H.C.Andersen's fairytale):
http://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/billeder/havfrue.jpg

Tivoli. Our oldest amusement park:
http://www.mark-info.com/_images/cus...n_2002_web.jpg
http://www.whenwherego.com/cmn/se/pictures/view-138.jpg


Jellingestenen (The Jelling stone from about the year 965. You can read more about it here):
http://home4.inet.tele.dk/uffep/hvejb32.jpg


The Holger Danske statue on Kronborg slot. Read more about him here:
http://web.tiscali.it/angolodidario/...lgerdanske.jpg


Amalienborg. Home of her majesty the Queen Margrethe the second:
http://www.mykreeve.net/copenhagen/n...borg_plads.jpg

Legoland where everything is made of Lego:
http://www.travellondon.com/template...s/Legoland.jpg

http://www.infosang.friko.pl/dania_l...egoland_52.jpg

Rosenborg Slot and the Crown Jewels:
http://i.tdconline.dk/pics/6/5/9/28956/org.jpg
http://i.c.dk/pics/7/2/6/28627/org.jpg
http://i.c.dk/pics/8/2/6/28628/org.jpg

:D :D :D

very well could be......the zinc would be the coating on the membrane....mainly for uv protection.......cool,thanx Nancy :thumbsup:

wery well could be? It is zinc my dear. By the way why do you spell it with a c? :crazy:

hahahha.........i'm Canadian.....we do things differently i guess.


hey we even drop the letter "U" in words like colour too eh..... :D

According to what I just looked up...its always Zinc....the spelling with the K is an obscure german spelling :lol: I've never ever seen it spelled with a K

its even zinc in websters dictionary with the same "obscure" german reference to Zink

Nearly everything you spell with a "c" we spell with a "k"

Kalender/Calender
Karussel/Carussel
Kanon/Canon

:D

not to thread jack....but what is a Karussel/Carussel?

I misspelled it! Its

Karrusel/carousel

- a merry-go-round :)

ahhhh ok....I was going nuts trying to find it lol....Im such a geek

you may now go back to your architechtural discussion :)