Prøvestenen, Copenhagen

Name: Prøvestenen
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#802 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Prøvestenen, also known as Benzinøen, is an artificial island off the northeast coast of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located between the Amager Hill combined incineration plant and ski slope to the north and Amager Strandpark to the south. It was created as a marine fortress to guard the entrance to Copenhagen Harbour in the second half of the 18th century and served military purposes until 1922. It now houses the city's petroleum harbor. Prøvestensbroen at the end of Prags Boulevard links it with the rest of Amager. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.49 mi²Coordinates: 55°40'35"N, 12°38'10"E

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Amager Øst (Lindgreens)Copenhagen Denmark

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Prøvestenen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amager Centret, Dyssebroen, Sundby Church, Frankrigsgade.

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Bridge, Vernacular architecture
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Church, Hans Jørgen Holm
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1.4 miSW
Street
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Street
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Park
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Park
Christianshavns Enveloppe, Copenhagen
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Church, Thorvald Jørgensen
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Church, National Romantic style architecture
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Museum, Ship
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