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#13187895

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187896

12 Jan 2026

A worker participates in the removal of the three-ton copper observatory dome from the Round Tower 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.

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#13187897

12 Jan 2026

People gather to watch as the three-ton copper observatory dome of the Round Tower is lifted down by crane, with chocolate handed out to spectators, 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.

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#13187898

12 Jan 2026

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.

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#13187899

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187900

12 Jan 2026

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.

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#13187901

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187902

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187903

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187904

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187905

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187906

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187907

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187908

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187909

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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#13187910

12 Jan 2026

The three-ton copper dome atop Rundetaarn is lifted down by crane to allow new copper roofing to be installed 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.

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