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The Round Tower, Copenhagen, Denmark

Rundetårn (Round Tower) is a 17th century tower located in central Copenhagen. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the top, and for the extensive views it affords over Copenhagen.

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Rundetårn (Round Tower) is a 17th century tower located in central Copenhagen. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the top, and for the extensive views it affords over Copenhagen.