Nikolaj Kunsthal, entrance wide shot

Nikolaj Kunsthal

Copenhagen


Built in the 13th century, the church of Sankt Nikolaj is now home to the Copenhagen Contemporary Art Centre, which hosts around half-a-dozen exhibitions annually. Exhibitions tend to focus on modern-day cultural, political and social issues, explored in mediums as diverse as photography and performance art. The centre also houses a snug, well-regarded Danish restaurant called Maven.

Transportation

  • metro: Kongens Nytorv
  • bus: 1A, 2A, 9A, 26, 37, 66, 350S

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