Østerbro

Østerbro
Østerbro
Districts of Copenhagen
	Østerbro København
	Etymology: Paved road outside eastern gate
	Coordinates:55°42′40″N12°34′41″E/ 55.711°N 12.578°E
Area
• Total	8.74 km2(3.37 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2016)
• Total	76,402
• Density	8,700/km2(23,000/sq mi)

Østerbro(Danish pronunciation:[ˈøstɐˌpʁoˀ]) is one of the 10 official districts ofCopenhagen Municipality,Denmark.^[2]It is located just north of thecity centre,outside the old city gateØsterportwhich, after it was moved around 1700, used to be located close to present-dayØsterport Station.From the beginning, Østerbro has been a wealthy district, and it remains one of the most affluent areas in Copenhagen.

Geography

Østerbro has an area of 11.84 km²(4.57 sq mi) and a population of 68,769.^[3]It is bordered byNørrebroto the west,Hellerupto the north andØresundto the east.

Landmarks

Danish Meteorological Institute
Den Frie Udstilling
Gasværket
Frihavn
Fælledparken
Garrison's Cemetery
Parken,the National Stadium
Rigshospitalet
Trianglen ( “The Triangle” )
Østerport Station
Kastellet
Nordre Frihavnsgade
The Little Mermaid

In popular culture

In the popular children's novel,Number the Stars,Østerbrogade is a road on which the Annemarie and her friends run down, but are then stopped by a Nazi soldier.

References

^"Østerbro".Den Store Danske.Archivedfrom the original on 2023-05-25.Retrieved2023-05-25.
^"Københavns bydele".Københavns Kommune. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-05-10.Retrieved2009-11-02.
^"Folketal og boliger i bydele og roder samt folketal i skoledistrikter 1. januar 2009".Københavns Kommune. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-21.Retrieved2009-11-01.

External links

Media related toØsterbroat Wikimedia Commons

Østerbrotravel guide from Wikivoyage

[1] "Østerbro".Den Store Danske.Archivedfrom the original on 2023-05-25.Retrieved2023-05-25.

[2] "Københavns bydele".Københavns Kommune. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-05-10.Retrieved2009-11-02.

[3] "Folketal og boliger i bydele og roder samt folketal i skoledistrikter 1. januar 2009".Københavns Kommune. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-21.Retrieved2009-11-01.

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v t e Østerbro,Copenhagen
Neighbourhoods	Nordhavn Ryparken Ryvangen Søndre Frihavn
Localities	Amerika Plads Amerikakaj Brumleby Langelinie Marmormolen Midtermolen UCPH North Campus Østerfælled Torv
Streets and squares	Århusgade Blegdamsvej Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads Nordre Frihavnsgade Indiakaj Øster Allé Østbanegade Østerbrogade Randersgade Ryesgade Sankt Jakobs Plads Sortedam Dossering Strandboulevarden Trianglen Victor Borges Plads
Parks and open spaces	Churchillparken Classens Have Fælledparken Garrison Cemetery Holmen Cemetery Kastellet Langelinieparken Ryvangen Memorial Park Ryvangens Naturpark Svanemølle Beach
Culture and attractions	Krudttønden Østre Gasværk Teater The Little Mermaidstatue Republique
Churches	Church of the Free Port Gustaf Church Kildevæld Church St. Augustine's Church St. James's Zion's Church
Other landmarks	Dahlerup Warehouse Freemasons' Hall Gefion and Gylfe Østerbro Stadium Parken Stadium Portland Towers Russian Embassy Soldenfeldts Stiftelse
Railway stations	Nordhavn Ryparken Svanemøllen Østerport
History	Freeport of Copenhagen

v t e Copenhagen
See also:Urban area of Copenhagen
Official districts	Amager Vest Amager Øst Bispebjerg Brønshøj-Husum Indre By Nørrebro Østerbro Valby Vanløse Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave
Notable localities and neighbourhoods	Indre By Bellahøj Carlsberg Christiania Christianshavn Frederiksberg Frederiksstaden Holmen Islands Brygge Kongens Nytorv Nyboder Nyhavn Slotsholmen
Parks and open spaces	Amager Strandpark Assistens Cemetery Frederiksberg Gardens Kastellet Kongens Have Superkilen
Churches	St. Alban's Alexander Nevsky Church St. Andrew's Anna Church St. Ansgar's Cathedral St. Augustine's Bernstorff Palace Bethlehem Church Brorson's Church Christian's Church Christ Church Elijah's Church Frederik's Church Frederiksberg Church Godthaab Church Grundtvig's Church Gustaf Church Hans Tausen's Church Holmen Church Holy Ghost Church Immanuel Church Isaiah Church St. James's Jerusalem's Church Jesus Church St. John's Church Kildevæld Church St. Luke's Church Mariendal Church St. Mark's St. Matthew's Nathanael's Church St. Paul's St. Peter's Philip's Church Reformed Church Church of Our Saviour Simon Peter's Church Solbjerg Church Sundby Church Trinitatis Church Zion's Church
Museums	Cisternerne Amber Museum Danish Design Centre Danish Museum of Art & Design Danish Revue Museum Fotografisk Center University of Copenhagen Geological Museum Hirschsprung Collection Jewish Museum Kastrupgård Kunsthal Charlottenborg Medical Museion Museum of Copenhagen National Museum of Denmark National Museum of Photography Natural History Museum of Denmark North Atlantic House Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Police Museum Revue Museum Royal Danish Naval Museum National Gallery of Denmark Storm P. Museum Tycho Brahe Planetarium War Museum
Landmarks	Amalienborg Børsen Charlottenborg Palace Christiansborg Palace Copenhagen City Hall Harbour Baths Fortifications Frederiksberg Palace Hotel Astoria Kongens Nytorv Lakes Langelinie The Little Mermaid Medicon Valley Nørreport Station Opera House Øresund Bridge Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Rosenborg Castle Royal Danish Playhouse Royal Library Tivoli Gardens
Politics and administration	Capital Region Copenhagen Municipality Lord mayors of Copenhagen Frederiksberg Municipality
Education	Copenhagen Business School Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation Technical University of Denmark University of Copenhagen UCC
Transport	Copenhagen Airport Copenhagen Central Station Copenhagen Metro Port of Copenhagen S-train Cycling(Super Bikeways)
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