Copenhagen

13 places · Denmark

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Amalienborg

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The royal family's winter residence, four matching Rococo palaces around an octagonal square.

Christiansborg Palace

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The seat of the Danish parliament, with royal reception rooms, ruins beneath and a tower with a free viewing platform.

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Copenhagen Opera House

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A modern waterfront opera house, best seen from the harbour or the Amalienborg axis.

The Little Mermaid

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A small bronze statue on the waterfront inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The Round Tower (Rundetaarn)

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A 17th-century observatory tower with a spiral ramp instead of stairs, and a rooftop view over the old town.

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Designmuseum Danmark

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A museum of Danish and international design in a Rococo former hospital.

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Freetown Christiania

neighborhood

A self-governing alternative neighbourhood in former military barracks, known for its art and green spaces.

Nyhavn

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A 17th-century canal harbour lined with colourful townhouses, cafés and old wooden ships.

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Kastellet

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A star-shaped 17th-century fortress with grassy ramparts and a windmill, still used by the military.

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Rosenborg Castle

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A Renaissance royal castle set in a park, housing the crown jewels and royal regalia.

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Strøget

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One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, running through the old town.

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Tivoli Gardens

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One of the world's oldest amusement parks, with rides, gardens, restaurants and evening lights in the city centre.