Asiatisk Plads – Copenhagen

Description

Asiatisk Plads is a waterfront area in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is bounded by Torvegade to the south, next to Knippel Bridge, Strandgade to the east and the Old Dock area to the north.

The square is named after the Danish Asia Company, which was founded in 1732 and had its headquarters here. The company traded with India and China, and the square was a centre for the import and export of goods.