Krudttønden
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Krudttønden (meaning "The powder keg") is a café and local cultural centre at Østerfælled Torv in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Krudttønden is used for a wide array of cultural events, including theatre, concerts, debates, exhibitions and receptions.
History
Krudttønden was established in connection with the redevelopment of the former Østerfælled Barracks into a mixed-use development. It was established in 1990 by the Municipality of Copenhagen at the request of local artists and volunteers.[1] The building is a former stables. It has later been expanded with a modern building.
2015 shooting
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On 14 February 2015, the cafe was the site of a shooting attack that killed the 55-year-old film director Finn Nørgaard and wounded three police officers.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Om Krudttønden" [About Krudttønden] (in Danish). Copenhagen Municipality. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ Johnston, Chris (14 February 2015). "One dead and three injured in Copenhagen shooting". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Den myrdede var kendt filminstruktør" [The murdered was a famous film director]. Ekstrabladet (in Danish). 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
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