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400-Year-Old Copenhagen Landmark Destroyed By Fire

Firefighters work as smoke rise out of the Old Stock Exchange, Boersen, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. One of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings is on fire and its iconic spire has collap

Firefighters in Copenhagen are still working to extinguish the remnants of a fire that ravaged a 400-year-old landmark in the city. The Old Stock Exchange, a historic building dating back to 1615, was engulfed in flames, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

The building, known for its green copper roof and a distinctive spire shaped like four intertwined dragon tails, was a significant part of Copenhagen's architectural heritage. The fire, which started during renovation work, quickly spread, causing extensive damage to the structure.

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