Fortifications of Copenhagen

The fortifications of Copenhagen is the broad name for the rings of fortifications surrounding the city of Copenhagen. It can be classified historically as follows:

  • The medieval fortifications dating from the 12th century
  • The bastioned fortifications dating from the 17th century
  • The ring fortification system dating from the 19th century

Read more about Fortifications Of Copenhagen:  Medieval Fortifications (12th-15th Centuries), Bastioned Fortifications (17th Century), Ring Fortification System (1886-94), Coastal Defenses (1909-16)