Nyboder
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Pedro Pereira
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"Nyboder is a captivating neighborhood characterized by its iconic yellow terraced houses. Originally conceived by King Christian IV as a housing solution for the Danish navy, it was a groundbreaking project for its time.
The area was designed to offer a high standard of living for its residents, complete with essential amenities like a hospital, schools, and its own police force. In exchange, male inhabitants were required to serve in the military for a specified period.
What sets Nyboder apart is its longevity. Unlike most housing built for the common people, these structures have endured for centuries, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of past generations.
To truly appreciate the history of Nyboder, a visit to the Nyboder Mindestuer at 24 Sankt Pauls Gade is a must. This historic house, one of the earliest built by the King, houses a museum that offers a fascinating insight into the neighborhood's past."
Lotte van den Heuvel
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"To see how people lived in the 17th and 18th century, stroll through Nyboder, a street with colourful houses. This residential area was built to accommodate the personnel of the rapidly growing Royal Navy.
Today, the Nyboder houses are still inhabited by members of the Danish Navy, Army and Air Force. Make sure to take a look at the red brick Nyboder’s Church, too, when passing through the area.
There have been multiple occassions where it's been proposed to sell the houses, but thankfully this hasn't happened. In 2014, some of the houses have actually been refurbished. I think it's good to retain sites of cultural heritage such as Nyboder."
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Samuel Eszenyi
"go ahead and take a walk through this vibrant neighborhood of warmly colored 17th and 18th-century row houses and cobbled streets."
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