Denmark's King Frederik Initiates Reconstruction of Historic Old Stock Exchange

The 400-year-old Copenhagen landmark, heavily damaged by an April fire, begins its restoration with a foundation stone ceremony.

King Frederik laid a sandstone foundation stone to officially start the reconstruction of the Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen.
The April fire destroyed significant parts of the building, including its copper roof and iconic dragon-tail spire.
Approximately 1,000 tons of debris were cleared from the site, which now stands at about 45% of its original structure.
Efforts are being made to reuse original materials, with 800,000 handmade bricks ordered and trees sourced from a Swedish Baltic Sea island.
The Danish government is reviewing fire safety regulations for historic buildings to prevent future tragedies.