Jens Bang's House, Aalborg

Name: Jens Bang's House
Address: Oesteraagade 9, Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

#16 among attractions in Aalborg

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Jens Bang's House is a landmark in Aalborg, Denmark. Situated on Østerågade in Nytorv square, it was built in 1624 by Jens Bang in Dutch Renaissance style. Noted for its gables and sculpted auricular window décor, it is said to be the finest privately owned Renaissance building in the country. It also features gargoyles and a sculpture of Bang's face, tongue sticking out. The five-storey building has housed the city's oldest pharmacy for more than 300 years. It is privately owned. ()

Local name: Jens Bangs Stenhus Coordinates: 57°2'55"N, 9°55'16"E

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Oesteraagade 9Aalborg 9000 Denmark

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Jens Bang's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musikkens Hus, Kunsten, Budolfi Church, Limfjordsbroen.

0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Musikkens Hus, Aalborg
12 min walk • Musikkens Hus, nestled in the vibrant city of Aalborg, Denmark, stands as a beacon of musical excellence and architectural beauty. This state-of-the-art music venue, which opened its doors in March 2014, was designed by the renowned Austrian architectural firm Coop...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Modern art museum
Kunsten, Aalborg
19 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Aalborg, Denmark, Kunsten Museum of Modern Art stands as a beacon of contemporary aesthetics and architectural prowess. This remarkable museum, inaugurated in 1972, is a testament to the creative collaboration between the renowned...
~390 ftSW
Restored Gothic cathedral with a spire
Budolfi Church, Aalborg
2 min walk • Budolfi Church stands as an emblem of historical and architectural significance in the heart of Aalborg, Denmark. Originally built in the 14th century, this Lutheran cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of Danish heritage.
~1810 ftN
Bridge
Limfjordsbroen, Aalborg
9 min walk • Limfjordsbroen stands as an iconic bridge in the city of Aalborg, Denmark, serving not only as a vital transportation link but also as a symbol of the region's connectivity and engineering prowess. This essential structure spans the Limfjord, the body of water that...
~950 ftSE
Light-filled church built in the 1100s
Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg
5 min walk • The Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg was an early Benedictine monastery in Aalborg, Denmark. The former monastic church survived a parish church until 1876 when it was demolished. The present Vor Frue Kirke was built on the site between 1877-1878.
~700 ftNE
Historic fortress in a scenic setting
Aalborghus, Aalborg
4 min walk • Aalborghus Castle is a castle in Aalborg, Denmark. It is a half-timbered castle built by King Christian III from 1539 to around 1555 initially as a fortification. A building had existed at the site before Christian III's castle. It stood south of the castle and is mentioned in the first documentation of Aalborghus, dating back to 1340.
~100 ftSW
Architecture, City hall, Baroque architecture
Old City Hall, Aalborg
1 min walk • The Old City Hall at Gammeltorv Aalborg, Denmark, was built in 1762 and served as city hall until 1912. It is located at Gammeltorv and is now only used for ceremonial and representative purposes.
~650 ftW
Museum showcasing city heritage
Aalborg Historical Museum, Aalborg
4 min walk • Aalborg Historical Museum is a historical and cultural museum in the city of Aalborg in Denmark. The museum was established in 1863 and is now part of The Historical Museum of Northern Jutland.
0.5 miSW
Park
Kildeparken, Aalborg
13 min walk • Kildeparken is a large public park in Aalborg, Denmark. It is bounded by the streets Europahallen, Vesterbro, Old Kærvej, and the railway. It is possible to reach it from John F. Kennedys Plads through a tunnel.
~1030 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Cimbrian Bull, Aalborg
5 min walk • Cimbrian Bull is 1937 bronze sculpture by Anders Bundgaard. located in central Aalborg, Denmark. It has become a symbol of the city of Aalborg as well as of the Himmerland region of northern Jutland.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Almen Kirkegård, Aalborg
14 min walk • The Almen Kirkegård meaning General Cemetery at Aalborg, in Denmark is located in serene and green surroundings. It is one of the three cemeteries of the Aalborg Municipality in Hasserisgade street; the other two are the Southern Cemetery at Blomstermarken and the Eastern Cemetery at Filstedvej.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jens Bang's House?

Nearby attractions include Old City Hall, Aalborg (1 min walk), Budolfi Church, Aalborg (2 min walk), Gråbrødrekloster Museum, Aalborg (3 min walk), Hospital of the Holy Ghost, Aalborg (3 min walk).

How to get to Jens Bang's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jens Bang's House:

Bus

Nytorv • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Boulevarden • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Aalborg (11 min walk)
Aalborg Vestby (15 min walk)