Ministry of Culture (Denmark)


The Ministry of Culture Denmark is a ministry of the Danish Government, with responsibility for culture, sport and media.
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History

The Ministry is located at Gammel Strand on Nybrogade opposite Slotsholmen. Originally, it was a three-winged building. Its construction started in 1729. In 1765, it was expanded with the complex with a new wing facing the canal which was designed was added by architect Philip de Lange. The building served from as site of the Royal Pawn.
The Danish Ministry of Culture was founded in 1961 with Julius Bomholt as its first minister. In 1962, the ministry moved in after the building had undergone a thorough restoration.

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