The Tsar's House

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Russian Tsar visits Nykøbing

By Kasper Høhling Søsted, Cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi, Københavns Universitet (3 stories)

The Tsar's House is Nykøbing Falster's hallmark. The half-timbered house was built at the end of the 17th century. It served as an inn and ferry inn. The Tsar's House was named after a visit by the Russian Tsar Peter the Great in July 1716. Legend has it that the Tsar preferred to eat at the town inn rather than with the royal party at Nykøbing Castle. The auspicious visitor to the inn was commemorated with a wooden plaque that can still be seen in the restaurant. The Tsar's House, which is now listed, is owned by the Museum Lolland-Falster and has been leased out as a restaurant.

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Celebrated poet buys a round

Story written by Kasper Høhling Søsted

Time / Periode 1690 2009

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For more than 300 years, the Tsar's House has been visited by countless guests, some more famous than others. One day at the beginning of the 20th century, a tall bearded man approached a group of young men sitting at a table in the inn. The man asked if he could buy them a glass of red wine. His offer was accepted. When the wine had been poured, he raised his glass and said: Pour beer for the young, the rough plebeian For the girl, Tokay Port wine for the old folks Champagne for the spendthrift - but burgundy for me I am a poet and a painter" The man was none other than Holger Drachmann, one of Denmark's most celebrated poets. "

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Mette Bom , a year ago

Hi Michelle - can you upload a photo of the plate? could be fun to see as it is probably form this house.

michelle stonier , a year ago

Hi I work for a charity in England called the Samaritans and in one of our donations we have come across a small pottery plate and on the rear of the plate it says 59/2010 czarems Hus Nykobing F.