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Copenhagen through books, stars and plants
A turning dome sits above the old Library Hall at Rundetårn. Across the city, the university’s Palm House keeps plants in sections with different climates.
At a glance
A place worth remembering
An observatory dome that turns
Several books on one wheel
The Library Hall above Trinitatis Church held the University Library from 1657 to 1861. A book wheel let a reader keep several volumes open while working.[3]
Five climates under glass
The University of Copenhagen describes five climate sections inside its Palm House, built from 1872 to 1874. The different rooms support living plant collections under different conditions.[4]
Good to know
A few clear answers before you explore.
How does the Rundetårn observatory dome move?
Rundetårn says the dome and its telescope can be rotated 360 degrees.[1]
What was the book wheel for?
It kept several books open for a reader in the old Library Hall.[3]
How is the Palm House divided?
The university describes five sections with different climates.[4]
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