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Gymnasium Christianeum

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The Gymnasium Christianeum is a famous former Latin school (German: Lateinschule) in Hamburg, northern Germany. Founded in 1738 by King Christian VI of Denmark, it is now housed in a building planned by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen.

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Gymnasium Christianeum
Otto-Ernst-Straße, Hamburg Othmarschen (Altona)

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Otto-Ernst-Straße 34
22605 Hamburg, Othmarschen (Altona)
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