The 17th-century Børsen building was engulfed in flames in the early hours and its iconic spire collapsed
The historic old building of the Danish stock exchange, in the center of Copenhagen, was completely destroyed by a large fire.
Klokken 08.07 Why does this happen? #børsenbrænder #copenhagen pic.twitter.com/YhLe5QylF8
— Susanne Hegelund (@sushegelund) April 16, 2024
The historic 17th century building Børsen in the center of Copenhagen right now pic.twitter.com/pbbSA5Fhyt
— Sean Coogan (@Cooganhagen) April 16, 2024
The 17th-century Børsen building – one of the city’s oldest buildings – went up in flames in the early hours and its iconic spire collapsed as Danes watched the shocking images with bated breath.
Fire in the historic Børsen building in #Copenhagen where the iconic spire is now no more pic.twitter.com/uCrof7ztZl
— Sean Coogan (@Cooganhagen) April 16, 2024
Everyone inside the building was able to leave and employees rushed to rescue some of its historic paintings.
Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said 400 years of Danish cultural heritage had gone up in flames.
Source :Skai
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