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Blågårds Plads

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Blågårds Plads
Blågårds Plads

Blågårds Plads (lit. "Blue House Square") is a public square attached to Blågårdsgade, a side street to Nørrebrogade in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is a popular venue for events and various activities in the summer time.

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Blågårds Plads, Copenhagen Nørrebro

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Blågårds Plads 5B
2200 Copenhagen, Nørrebro
Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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