| Bishop's Square | |
.jpg) The square of Bispetorv (2017) | |
| Former name(s) | Torvet, Gammeltorv |
|---|---|
| Location | Indre By, Aarhus, Denmark |
| Postal code | 8000 |
| Coordinates | 56°09′23.1″N 10°12′36.9″E / 56.156417°N 10.210250°E |
Bispetorv (lit. Bishop's Square) is a public square located in the Indre By neighborhood in Aarhus, Denmark.
Bispetorv faces Aarhus Cathedral to the north, Aarhus Theatre to the east and is located in or close to the historic Latin Quarter neighborhood. A low sandstone wall bounds the square east, south and west and there are two small fountains with drinking water. The streets of Mejlgade, Skolegade and the squares of Store Torv and Skt. Clemens Torv emanates from Bispetorv. Bispetorv was last renovated in 2016, effectively changing it from a parking lot to a public space which is today a venue for many public events and gatherings in the city. The square is home to notable historic buildings such as Aarhus Cathedral and Aarhus Theatre along with the Viking Museum. Bispetorv measures 110×45 meters. The square features an equestrian statue of king Christian X.[1]
- ^ "Bispetorvet" (in Danish). Aarhus City Archives. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 20 October 2016.