Nancy

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.



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.

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Nancy

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:



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:

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Nancy

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.

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Nancy

The old church:

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Nancy

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.

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Nancy

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:


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:

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Nancy

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:

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Nancy

Some examples of some of the "newer" (=1800) architecture:

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Nancy

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

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Billy Ocean

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

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Nancy

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

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veruca

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

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tropicdiver

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?

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Fly

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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Nancy

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?

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.

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Nancy

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

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

tropicdiver

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

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>

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pinkie

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

Nancy

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.

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Nancy

Thanks!

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

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The Prophet

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!

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veruca

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

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Nancy

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

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Nancy

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

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bernadette

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!

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powerclown

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.

Fly

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

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Hard8s

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.

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Nancy

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

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Nancy

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

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

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FngKestrel

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

Nancy

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:


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:


Den Lille Havfrue statue (=The little mermaid from H.C.Andersen's fairytale):


Tivoli. Our oldest amusement park:




Jellingestenen (The Jelling stone from about the year 965. You can read more about it here):



The Holger Danske statue on Kronborg slot. Read more about him here:



Amalienborg. Home of her majesty the Queen Margrethe the second:


Legoland where everything is made of Lego:




Rosenborg Slot and the Crown Jewels:

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Fly

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

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Nancy

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

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

Fly

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


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

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ShaniFaye

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

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

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Nancy

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

Kalender/Calender
Karussel/Carussel
Kanon/Canon

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

ShaniFaye

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

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Nancy

I misspelled it! Its

Karrusel/carousel

- a merry-go-round

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I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

ShaniFaye

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

you may now go back to your architechtural discussion

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