Copenhagen
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. It’s linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge. Indre By, the city's historic center, contains Frederiksstaden, an 18th-century rococo district, home to the royal family’s Amalienborg Palace. Nearby is Christiansborg Palace and the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle, surrounded by gardens and home to the crown jewels. The city’s many parks include the famed Tivoli amusement park, dating to 1843, and waterfront Langelinie, home to Edvard Eriksen’s sculpture of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Little Mermaid." The pedestrianized Strøget is a hub for shopping, while the colorful old port Nyhavn is a dining destination. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum houses classical sculptures alongside Danish and French Impressionist art. The 17th-century Rundetårn is an observatory providing panoramic views. To the north, Frilandsmuseet is an open-air museum re-creating Danish dwellings from the 16th century to 19th century.
Tivoli Garden
Tivoli Gardens are also known as Tivoli is an amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen and the third-oldest operating amusement park in the world and the fifth-most visited theme park in Europe. The gardens include a variety of attractions such as buildings in the exotic style of an imaginary Orient a theatre, band stands, restaurants and cafés, flower gardens, and mechanical amusement rides such as a merry-go-round and a primitive scenic railway. After dark, colored lamps illuminated the gardens. On certain evenings, specially designed fireworks could be seen reflected in Tivoli's lake, a remnant of the moat surrounding the city fortifications.
The Little Mermaid
Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen. The small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction.
Amalienborg
Amalienborg is the home of the Danish royal family and is located in Copenhagen. It consists of four identical classical palace façades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard in the centre of the square is a monumental equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V. Amalienborg was originally built for four noble families; however, when Christiansborg Palace burned on 26 February 1794, the royal family bought the palaces and moved in. Over the years various monarchs and their families have resided in the four different palaces.
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is a renaissance castle located in Copenhagen. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects. It was built in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of Danish buildings during this period. The castle is open to the public for tours and houses a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections, artifacts spanning a breadth of royal Danish culture, from the late 16th century of Christian IV to the 19th century. Some of these articles once belonged to the nobility and the aristocracy.
Nyhavn
Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal, and entertainment district in Copenhagen. It stretches from Kongens Nytorv to the harbor front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly colored 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace is a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark. Several parts of the palace are used by the Danish monarch, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the Palace Chapel, and the Royal Stables. The palace is thus home to the three supreme powers: the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power. It is the only building in the world that houses all three of a country's branches of government.
Rundetaarn
Rundetaarn or The Round Tower is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen. It is one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top, and for the expansive views which it offers over Copenhagen.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, commonly known simply as Glyptoteket, is an art museum in Copenhagen. The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen, the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries. The focal point of the museum is an antique sculpture from the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Rome, and Greece, as well as more modern sculptures such as a collection of Auguste Rodin's works.
Strøget
Strøget is a pedestrian, car-free shopping area in Copenhagen. This popular tourist attraction in the centre of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe at 1.1 km. Located at the centre of the old city of Copenhagen, it has long been one of the most high-profile streets in the city. Many of the city's most famous and expensive stores are located along the strip, as well as some of the most famous and expensive luxury brand chain stores in the world. It also features a multitude of souvenir shops and fast food outlets.
Kongens Nytorv
Kongens Nytorv is a public square in Copenhagen centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670 in connection with a major extension of the fortified city and has an equestrian statue of him at its centre. Important buildings facing the square include the Royal Danish Theater from 1874, the Charlottenborg Palace from 1671 now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, the Thott Palace from 1683 now the French Embassy, the Hotel D'Angleterre, and the Magasin du Nord department store.
Best Time To Visit Copenhagen
The best time to visit Copenhagen is from March to August when the weather is warm.
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