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Underneath
The exhibition ‘Underneath’ shows some of the findings the archaeologists have fund during til excavations for the metro cityring. Surrounded by the urban atmosphere, captured in huge photographies by KONTRAFRAME, the exhibition gives an insight in the history the archaeologist are digging in
Visit the exhibition ‘Underneath’ at Museum of Copenhagen in the beautiful gardenhall and get an insight in the history of Copenhagen.
Cannonballs and burnt tiles
Starting in the four different parts of town, central to the buildings af the metro cityring, the exhibition shown an glimt of the history, that has characterized each place. The theme for the excavations under Kongens Nytorv are millitary objects. Right here there are traces from several generations fortifications. At Rådhuspladsen, where there once were a moat and dump, the theme is garbage from household. Under Gammel Strand the archaeologists are diving into the consumption of the elite, and the layers under Højbro Plads witness the many burnfires, that embossed the stocky housing.
Surrounded by the urban life of today
Huge photographies capturing the atmosphere of urban life of today, by KONTRAFRAME, makes the background for the exhibition, that tells a part of the story, that have been hidden ind the underground of Copenhagen.
The exhibition is open every day from 10am to 5 pm. Except monday to friday from 12 to 2 pm.
NOTE! It is not possible to book guided tours in this exhibition.
Read more about the archaeological excavations