Rigshospitalet

Rigshospitalet
Capital Region of Denmark
Rigshospitalet in November 2005
Geography
LocationCopenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Coordinates55°41′48″N 12°34′00″E / 55.69667°N 12.56667°E / 55.69667; 12.56667
Organisation
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universityUniversity of Copenhagen
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds1,135
Helipads
HelipadYes
History
Founded30 March 1757
Links
Websitewww.rigshospitalet.dk
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Rigshospitalet (meaning the National, State, Kingdom or Hospital of the Realm, but not usually translated) is the largest public and teaching hospital in Copenhagen and the most highly specialised hospital in Denmark. The hospital's main building is a 16-storey functionalist highrise, one of the tallest structures in the central parts of the city. Rigshospitalet neighbours the Panum Building which houses the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. As a teaching hospital it is part of the framework organisation Copenhagen University Hospital.