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If you click on ‘Map’ below, you will get a map view of the 12 most important historical sites in the town centre, along with their stories.

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Torv Køge Huskors Torvedag
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Køge Torv

Køge torv founded in the 13th century and, with its almost 10,000 m2 (145x67 metres), is the largest provincial square in Denmark. In the 13th century, the square was 1.6 meters below the current level. The increase is simply due to dirt and dung and a lack of renovation - the so-called cultural layer. 16 witches were burned at the stake in the 17th century, and the square is also known for the infamous Kjøge Kag, a gawking stick on which people could be fastened for mockery. The square has always been used as a market place, and the tradition continues today with the square market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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The old house - Køge
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The old house - Køge

One of the oldest half-timbered houses in Denmark. During a renovation in 1888, the inscription ‘ANNA ANO DNI MDXXVII’ was found, thus dating the house to 1527.

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Commemorative plaque for witch trials

Of all the Witch Trials in Danish history, "Køge Huskors" is one of the most famous. It lasted from 1608-1615, while the fear of witches was at its worst in Denmark. In the pursuit of cleansing Køge of witchcraft, a total of 13 innocent women were burned at the stake, 2 committed suicide to escape the flames, and one last escaped.

Rådhuset Køge Torv
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Køge Town Hall

The Town Hall is situated in the middle of the square, and is the oldest Town Hall in Denmark that is still in function, build in 1567. When it was build, it was required by the king that there would be a granary in the attic, a wine cellar, and a town customs office.

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Hugo's kælder
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Hugo's Basement (pub)

A restored medieval cellar from the 14th century, featuring well-preserved floors, vaulted ceilings, and monks’ stone walls with niches. Hugo’s specializes in beer, offering more than 150 different varieties from around the world. Enjoy live music during both summer and winter.

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The longest half-timbered house in town

This beautiful half-timbered house in Brogade from 1636 has a total of 18 sections, which makes it the largest house in the city.

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Køge Church - Sct. Nicolai
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Køge Church - Sct. Nicolai

Visit Køge Kirke, dedicated to Saint Nicholas. With over 700 seats and 36,000 annual visitors, the church impresses with its tower from 1324, altarpiece from 1652, and pulpit from 1624. Epitaphs from ...

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Richters ølstue
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Richters Ølstue (pub)

Richters Ølstue in Vestergade dates back to 1644, and is one of the city's best-preserved houses. The 17th-century atmosphere has been carefully preserved inside, where you can enjoy it over a good pint of beer.

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Agnes house from the series Matador

This one is more for the Danes. The house is famous from appearing in an iconic TV series Matador, being the residence of the characters Agnes og Røde.

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Huse
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Black Smith court yard

As the name indicates, this was the residence of the blacksmith in the 16th century. Look up at the chimney, notice it is twisted, which indicated where visitors could find the blacksmith. The benches in front of the house are special, and are called "bislags stones". This is the only place in Denmark where the stones still stand in their original place.

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Grundtvig
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Gl. Kjøgegaard

This old manor is only 700 m from Køge Torv. You can enjoy the manor from the outside, drink a cup of coffee at Cafe Åsen in the old stables, and take a nice walk on the estate park and Køge Ås.

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Åsen Køge
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Åsen

At Køge Ås, you will find places that hold stories capturing various historical moments in Køge.

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Valloe Castle park
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Valloe Castle park

The park was originally built in the early 18th century, shortly afterwards the garden was transformed into the current open English garden style.

At the end of the last century the great fashion was...

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