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Map 8. Hojbroplads w ith the equestrian statue of the bishop Absalon. R ou te 6 (see Map 8). Hojbroplads — Slotsholmen — Borsgade — Knippelsbro — Christianshavn,

front of the old lombard house, originally a private insti­ tution, but made a state pro­ perty by Frederik V. The lombard house lends upon pawn on all valuable things and charges 2 per cent a month. To the left is nVcd Strail- den a, where the Ferslew pa­ pers have their stylish and fine prop'erty, formerly the hotel Royal (see Chapter 11). Across the bridge one co­ mes to the historical Slots- holm with the Danish Statc- Palace (Christiansborg) (see Chapter !)). To the right of the palace, connected with this, is the Palace-Church (see Chapter 9) and behind

Hojbroplads is to the right, when passing Amagertorv on Route 1 through the main promenade. I t is easily known on account of the high eque­ strian statu e of the founder of Copenhagen, the bishop Absalon (see Chapter 8) be­ hind which the big mass of Christiansborg palace is seen in the background. All fo­ renoon the Hojbroplads pre­ sents a very beautiful and li­ vely view with its m arket of flowers and vegetables (see Chapter 10). To the right is Oammel Strand, where the fish-women offer their fish for sale along the canal (see Chapter 10). F u rth er away is seen the fine

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