Definition
Kompagnistræde 14 is a street address located on Kompagnistræde, a historic street in the central part of Copenhagen, Denmark. The designation refers specifically to the building or property situated at number 14 on this thoroughfare.
Overview
Kompagnistræde runs between the pedestrian streets Købmagergade and Strøget, forming part of Copenhagen’s historic inner city district. Buildings along the street generally date from the post‑Great Fire reconstruction of the late 18th century, many of which are subject to heritage preservation regulations. The property at Kompagnistræde 14 is believed to be one of these historic structures, although detailed public documentation in English is limited.
Etymology/Origin
- Kompagnistræde: The street name derives from the Danish word “kompagni,” meaning “company” or “military regiment,” reflecting the historical presence of the Royal Danish Life Guards’ headquarters in the area during the 17th century.
- 14: The numeral indicates the sequential building number assigned to properties on the street as part of the municipal addressing system.
Characteristics
- Location: Central Copenhagen, within the Indre By (inner city) district, close to landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke) and the Copenhagen City Hall.
- Architectural style: While specific details for No. 14 are not widely published in English sources, adjacent buildings commonly exhibit Neoclassical façades, brick construction, and decorative elements typical of the late 1700s reconstruction after the 1795 Copenhagen Fire.
- Heritage status: The building is possibly listed in Denmark’s cultural heritage registry (Kulturarv), which protects structures of historical significance, but confirmation of its exact status requires consultation of Danish‑language registers.
- Current use: Information about present occupants or functions (e.g., commercial, residential, or institutional) is not readily available in English-language references.
Related Topics
- Kompagnistræde – the street itself, its historical development, and notable buildings.
- Copenhagen’s post‑1795 fire reconstruction – urban planning and architectural trends following the catastrophic fire.
- List of listed buildings in Copenhagen – catalog of protected heritage structures within the city.
- Denmark’s cultural heritage registry (Kulturarv) – official database documenting protected sites and buildings.
Note
Accurate, detailed information about Kompagnistræde 14 is not confirmed in readily accessible English encyclopedic sources. Further research in Danish archival materials or heritage registers would be required to provide a comprehensive description.