Jens Bang's House

Exterior view of Jens Bang's House

Jens Bang's House (Danish: Jens Bangs Stenhus; translated, "Jens Bang's Stone House") is a landmark in Aalborg, Denmark. Situated on Østerågade in Nytorv square, it was built in 1624 by Jens Bang in Dutch Renaissance style. Noted for its gables and sculpted auricular window décor, it is said to be the finest privately owned Renaissance building in the country. It also features gargoyles and a sculpture of Bang's face, tongue sticking out.[1] The five-storey building has housed the city's oldest pharmacy for more than 300 years.[2] It is privately owned.[3]

  1. ^ Fodor's (2006). Fodor's Scandinavia. Fodor's. pp. 147–. ISBN 978-1-4000-1642-6.
  2. ^ "Jens Bangs Stenhus" (in Danish). Dansk arkitektur guide. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  3. ^ Miller, Norman (September 10, 2010). "Great Dane: a cultural tour of Aalborg". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2013.