# Bredgade > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bredgade > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bredgade.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bredgade > Source revision: 1276419604 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Street in Copenhagen, Denmark Bredgade Bredgade Interactive map of Bredgade Length 825 m (2,707 ft) Location Indre By, Copenhagen, Denmark Postal code 1260, 1263 Coordinates 55°41′6.72″N 12°35′18.6″E / 55.6852000°N 12.588500°E / 55.6852000; 12.588500 **Bredgade** ([lit.](/source/Literal_translation) "Broad Street") is one of the most prominent streets in [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), [Denmark](/source/Denmark). Running in a straight line from [Kongens Nytorv](/source/Kongens_Nytorv) for just under one kilometre to the intersection of [Esplanaden](/source/Esplanaden%2C_Copenhagen) and [Grønningen](/source/Gr%C3%B8nningen%2C_Copenhagen), it is one of the major streets in [Frederiksstaden](/source/Frederiksstaden), a [Rococo](/source/Rococo_architecture) district laid out in the middle of the 18th century to commemorate the [tercentenary](/source/Tercentenary) of the [House of Oldenburg](/source/House_of_Oldenburg)'s accession to the Danish throne. It is lined with a number of fine mansions as well as other historic buildings. Many [law firms](/source/Law_firm), [trade unions](/source/Trade_union), fashion stores and art galleries are based in the street. The street also runs parallel to the Royal residence [Amalienborg](/source/Amalienborg) and [Frederik's Church](/source/Frederik's_Church) ## History Norgesgade with the Moltke Mansion In medieval times, Bredgade was little more than a track used for driving cattle in and out of the city, but by the end of the 16th century it had developed into the broadest road outside the [Eastern City Gate](/source/Fortifications_of_Copenhagen_(17th_century)#Østerport)) (which at the time was located where [Strøget](/source/Str%C3%B8get) meets [Kongens Nytorv](/source/Kongens_Nytorv) today), a fact reflected in the street's name (Broad Street). The street was mainly lined by large gardens with small houses and pavilions.[1] Bredgade at No. 38, looking north, watercolour by [Heinrich Gustav Ferdinand Holm](/source/Heinrich_Gustav_Ferdinand_Holm) When the course of the [Eastern Rampart](/source/Fortifications_of_Copenhagen_(17th_century)#Østervold) was changed over the first century, the whole area, now known as [New Copenhagen](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Copenhagen_(17th_century)&action=edit&redlink=1), was incorporated into the fortified city. At that point Bredgade was renamed Norgesgade (English: Norway Street) to commemorate the King's possessions to the north and escape the rural connotations of the old name.[2] With the planning of [Frederiksstaden](/source/Frederiksstaden) around 1750, Bredgade saw a major building boom which included the construction of many fine mansions such as the [Berckentinian Mansion](/source/Odd_Fellow_Mansion%2C_Copenhagen), the [Dehn Mansion](/source/Dehn_Mansion) and the [Bernstorff Mansion](/source/Bernstorff_Mansion). When Esplanaden was laid out at its far end in the 1780s, Bredgade's position as one of the most prominent streets of the city was consolidated even further.[1] The name Norgesgade never gained popularity and in 1877 the street's official name was finally changed back to Bredgade. ## Notable buildings and features - [Sankt Annæ Plads](/source/Sankt_Ann%C3%A6_Plads) with the [Garrison Church](/source/Garrison_Church%2C_Copenhagen) - [Moltke's Mansion](/source/Moltke's_Mansion) - [Dehn Mansion](/source/Dehn_Mansion) - [Amalienborg axus](/source/Frederiksgade) with views along [Frederiksgade](/source/Frederiksgade) to the [Marble Church](/source/Frederik's_Church) on one side and [Amalienborg Palace](/source/Amalienborg_Palace) to the other - [Bernstorff Mansion](/source/Bernstorff_Mansion) - [Eastern High Court](/source/%C3%98stre_Landsret) - [Alexander Nevsky Church](/source/Alexander_Nevsky_Church%2C_Copenhagen) - [Odd Fellow Mansion](/source/Odd_Fellows_Mansion%2C_Copenhagen) - [St. Ansgar's Cathedral](/source/St._Ansgar's_Cathedral) - [Frederik's Hospital](/source/Frederiks_Hospital), now the [Danish Museum of Art & Design](/source/Danish_Museum_of_Art_%26_Design) ## Gallery - [Odd Fellows Mansion](/source/Odd_Fellow_Mansion%2C_Copenhagen) (1755) - [Alexander Nevsky Church](/source/Alexander_Nevsky_Church%2C_Copenhagen) (1883) - [Eastern High Court](/source/%C3%98stre_Landsret) (1702) - [Dehn Mansion](/source/Dehn_Mansion) (1756) - The Marble Church seen from Bredgade along [Frederiksgade](/source/Frederiksgade) - Ancient Danish coats of arms at a shop in Bredgade ## See also - [Budtz Müller](/source/Budtz_M%C3%BCller) - [Hassel & Teudt](/source/Hassel_%26_Teudt) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Berlingske_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Berlingske_1-1) ["Palæerne i Bredgade"](http://www.berlingske.dk/kultur/palaeerne-i-norgesgade). Berlingske. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 2010-07-14. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Bredgade"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110719130048/http://www.kobenhavnshistorie.dk/bog/kko/b/kko_b-25.html). Selskabet for Københavns Historie. Archived from [the original](http://www.kobenhavnshistorie.dk/bog/kko/b/kko_b-25.html) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-07-14. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Bredgade (Copenhagen)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bredgade_(Copenhagen)). - [Bredgade](https://web.archive.org/web/20131113075029/http://www.indenforvoldene.dk/bredgade.html) on indenforvoldene.dk v t e City centre, Copenhagen Neighbourhoods Christianshavn Frederiksstaden Gammelholm Holmen Latin Quarter New Copenhagen Nørrevold Slotsholmen Localities Larsens Plads KU City Campus Nordre Toldbod Nyboder Nyhavn Streets and squares Amagertorv Amaliegade Bispetorv Borgergade Bredgade Dronningens Tværgade Esplanaden Farimagsgade Fiolstræde Frederiksholms Kanal Frederiksgade Gammel Mønt Gammel Strand Gothersgade H. C. Andersens Boulevard Havnegade Højbro Plads Holmens Kanal Israels Plads Købmagergade Kronprinsessegade Krystalgade Kultorvet Nansensgade Nørre Voldgade Nørregade Ny Kongensgade Øster Voldgade Sankt Annæ Plads Skindergade Søgade Sølvgade Store Kannikestræde Store Kongensgade Store Strandstræde Strøget Toldbodgade Ved Stranden Vester Voldgade Parks and open spaces Amaliehaven Christianshavn Rampart Copenhagen Botanical Garden Rosenborg Castle Gardens Royal Library Garden Tivoli Gardens Ørstedsparken Østre Anlæg Culture & attractions Danish Museum of Art & Design Danish Jewish Museum Danish War Museum David Collection Hirschsprung Collection Medical Museion National Gallery National Museum Natural History Museum Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Theatre Museum in the Court Theatre|Theatre Museum Thorvaldsen Museum Churches St. Alban's Alexander Nevsky Church St. Andrew's St. Ansgar's Christian's Church Christiansborg Chapel Frederik's Church Garrison Church Holmen Church Holy Ghost Jerusalem Church Our Lady St. Paul's St. Peter's Reformed Church Trinitatis Church Other landmarks Amalienborg The Black Diamond Blue Warehouse Barchmann Mansion Børsen Christian IV's Arsenal Christian IV's Brewhouse Christiansborg Copenhagen City Hall Copenhagen Court House Garrison Hospital Gernersgade Barracks Gustmeyer House Mathias Hansen House Moltke's Mansion Odd Fellows Mansion Østervold Observatory Prince's Mansion Rosenborg Barracks Royal Danish Playhouse Royal Danish Theatre Royal Horse Guards Barracks Round Tower Stærekassen Thott Mansion Sølvgade Barracks West India Warehouse Railway stations Nørreport Østerport Vesterport History Copenhagen Fire of 1728 Copenhagen Fire of 1795 Bastioned Fortification Ring Sophie Amalienborg v t e Christianshavn, Copenhagen Localities Applebys Plads Asiatisk Plads Christiania Christiansbro Christianshavns Vold Grønlandske Handels Plads Holmen Krøyers Plads Refshaleøen Wilders Plads Streets and squares Amagergade Bådsmandsstræde Christianshavns Voldgade Christianshavns Torv Dronningensgade Sankt Annæ Gade Sofiegade Strandgade Torvegade Wildersgade Canals Christianshavns Kanal Stadsgraven Trangraven Wilders Kanal Attractions Danish Architecture Centre Christian's Church Church of Our Saviour Little Mill North Atlantic House Royal Danish Naval Museum Other landmarks Andreas Bjørn House Behagen House Bombebøssen Brøste House Christianshavn School Cort Adeler House Gammel Dok Gerling House Heering House Irgens House Jennow House Jacob Holm House Lehn House Mikkel Vibe House Niels Brock House Overgaden Neden Vandet 15 Overgaden Neden Vandet 19 Overgaden Neden Vandet 31 Overgaden Neden Vandet 33 Overgaden Neden Vandet 39 Overgaden Oven Vandet 8 Overgaden Oven Vandet 22 Overgaden Oven Vandet 24 Overgaden Oven Vandet 50 Overgaden Oven Vandet 52 Overgaden Oven Vandet 54–56 Philip de Lange House Princess Marie's Home for Old Seamen Rhode House Schottmann House Sigvert Grubbe House Snorrebroens Pakhus Søkvæsthuset Steinfass House Stanley House Strandgade 24 Torvegade 22 Torvegade 28 Treschows Stiftelse Wildersgade Barracks History Andreas Bjørn Burmeister & Wain Jacob Holm Women's Prison, Christianshavn [55°41′02″N 12°35′24″E / 55.68389°N 12.59000°E / 55.68389; 12.59000](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Bredgade¶ms=55_41_02_N_12_35_24_E_region:DK_type:landmark_source:kolossus-nowiki) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bredgade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bredgade) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bredgade?action=history)). 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