Gammeltorv & Nytorv

Gammeltorv and Nytorv form a large, continuous open space in the center of Copenhagen, distinguished by the Renaissance-era Caritas Well at the heart of Gammeltorv. These squares served as the city’s primary administrative and judicial hub for centuries, hosting the town hall, marketplaces, and the public pillory. While the medieval buildings that once crowded this area were leveled by the great fires of seventeen twenty-eight and seventeen ninety-five, the site remains marked by its long history as the place where the city’s life unfolded under public watch.