Reg.Nr. 87-DK/41

Citadel-Church, Copenhagen

The Church (1704) and the State prison (1725) at the Citadel (Kastellet) have been restored carefully according to the original exteriors and interiors. It was necessary to repair the whole ensemble, which was in a very bad condition, because the roof timber-construction as well ...
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Project details

Title:Citadel-Church, Copenhagen
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Copenhagen
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Building type also: Special building, prison
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church, state-prison
Actual use:Church
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Hans Erasmus (Church, 1704); Davis Elias Häusser (state-prison, 1725) , Østre Byggeadministration, Danish Defence Construction Service
The Jury's citation: "For the excellent restoration of a former prison and the adjoining early 18th century church, composing a remarkable architectural ensemble"

Description:
The Church (1704) and the State prison (1725) at the Citadel (Kastellet) have been restored carefully according to the original exteriors and interiors. It was necessary to repair the whole ensemble, which was in a very bad condition, because the roof timber-construction as well as a part of the walls was attacked by dry-rot.