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Except for a bust of King Christian IV of Denmark that weighed two tonnes, most of the historic items were recovered.

Neighbouring the Danish parliament, Børsen was built in 1625, by Christian IV, who was one of the country's most powerful monarchs, as a trading hub for Northern Europe.

"For me, the vision is that we will built it like Christian IV built it," he said.

The old stock exchange - commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre - was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.

The old stock exchange commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.