Børsen
Børsen (Danish for "the bourse"), also known as Børsbygningen ("the bourse building"), is a 17th-century stock exchange in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. The historic building is situated next to Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, on the island of Slotsholmen.
| Børsen | |
|---|---|
Børsen in 2016 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Damaged by fire |
| Architectural style | Dutch renaissance |
| Town or city | Copenhagen |
| Country | Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55°40′32″N 12°35′2″E |
| Construction started | 1619 |
| Completed | 1640 |
| Renovated | 1745 1855 |
| Client | Christian IV |
| Owner | Danish Chamber of Commerce |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Lorenz van Steenwinckel and Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Nicolai Eigtved (1745) Harald Conrad Stilling (1855) |
Built under the reign of Christian IV in 1619–1640, the building is considered a leading example of the Dutch Renaissance style in Denmark. It is a protected building for conservation purposes. A popular tourist attraction, Børsen was most noted for its distinctive spire, shaped as the tails of four dragons twined together, reaching a height of 56 m (184 ft). On 16 April 2024, the building was severely damaged by a fire, which toppled the spire.
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