Editorial photo #13187898 Human Interest

Round Tower Dome Lifted Down For Restoration

People gather to watch the three-ton copper observatory dome of the Round Tower being lifted down by crane in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 12, 2026. After nearly 60 years of exposure to wind and weather, the observatory's copper roof begins to leak, making restoration of the dome necessary. The aim is to future-proof the observatory and the tower itself, ensuring that King Christian IV's historic ''Star Castle'' can be preserved and experienced by future generations. (Photo by Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13187898
Date taken: 12 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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