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 Residence of the Danish Royal Family |
Amalienborgs Slotsplads Copenhagen 1257 Denmark |
Built by Frederik V to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the House of Oldenborg, Amalienborg consists of four palaces built around a square. These are Moltkes Palace (Christian VII's palace), Schackske Palace (Christians IX's palace and residence of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik), Levetzaus Palace (Christian VIII's palace and residence of Crown Prince Frederik) and Brockdorfske Palace (Frederik VIII's palace). Architect Niels Eigtved was heavily influenced by the rococo style. Of the four palaces, Moltkes Palace is considered the most outstanding. When Christiansborg burned down in 1794, the royal family moved to Amalienborg, since then it has been their official residence. The square is dominated by Saly's equestrian statue of Frederik V (1723-1766) which, together with the palace buildings, forms a breathtaking architectural ensemble. Lovers of the royal family flock to the square once a year to celebrate Queen Margrethe's birthday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Café, Restaurant & Nightclub Bar'cuda |
Fælledvej 21 Copenhagen 2200 Denmark +45 3535 7611 barcelona@get2net.dk |
Barcelona is everything. It is here you come for a nice brunch or lunch with a good friend, and here you come for a romantic dinner with your loved one. On weekends, the ground floor turns into nightclub - Club Bar'cuda and you can dance all night listening to soul and funk rhythms. Barcelona is situated on Nørrebro, a part of Copenhagen populated with a lot of students and with a unique cosmopolitan atmosphere. In the daytime, the café offers brunch until 4p and all day long you can enjoy their delicious sandwiches, soups and specialities. They change their menu quite often. The restaurant upstairs serves an appetising three-course dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music on the Copenhagen Waterfront |
Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 2 Copenhagen, Copenhagen 1060 Denmark +45 33 69 6969 http://www.operahus.dk admin@kgl-teater.dk |
The Copenhagen Opera House is a gift to the Dainish state by shipping magnate Sir Mærsk McKinney Møller. It was formally inaugurated on January 15, 2005. Located on the waterfront of Holmen, the former Royal Naval Dockyard, it is set to become one of the largest cultural centres in Northern Europe. The main architectural attraction of the Opera House is the floating roof, which covers four stories. It also has galleries, a restaurant and accommodation for travellers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Backgammon and Music on Amager |
Amagerbrogade 102 Copenhagen 2300 Denmark +45 32 55 25 00 |
Café Dolce Vita on the green Amager is a nice and calm café, mostly visited by regulars, who come here to have a cup of coffee, a chat with a friend, or a game of Backgammon. The ambience is friendly and relaxed; though on weekends, the music gets a bit too loud. Every alternate Thursday a live band performs here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Public Transport in Copenhagen Harbour |
Nordre Toldbod og Det Kongelige Bibliotek Copenhagen 1259 Denmark |
Havnebussen is an alternative to the yellow public buses, which often run late on the busy streets of Copenhagen. The harbour is not heavy with traffic, and because of that a route has been created that crosses down through Copenhagen Harbour, from shore to shore. Havnebussen is comfortable and the sights from it are often fantastic. It shouldn't be used as tourist transport at very busy times, though, as it functions as a means of transport for a lot of busy Copenhagen commuters. The end stations are Nordre Toldbod and the newly-built Royal Library, and on its way, the boat passes Holmen and Nyhavn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural Area in the Heart of Copenhagen |
Prinsessegade Copenhagen 1436 Denmark |
Holmen is a former military area, but when the navy pulled out in 1996, this big scenic area was opened to the public. The main entrance is at the end of Prinsessegade on Christianshavn. Another way to get to Holmen is to go by boat with the canal tours from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand. The big rigging-tower, a stone construction with a copper roof dating from 1749, is the landmark of Holmen and a part of the Copenhagen skyline. The Navy has resided on Holmen since 1690. Gunshots still thunder from Sixtus Batteriet at sunset and dawn. Cultural activities and artists have also moved into Holmen with the four art schools located there. Now an extensive residential building project is being carried out. It's nice to sometimes get away from the noise and stress of the big city. Try the restaurants along the harbour. Near the water, it is cool even on the hottest days. And from here you have a magnificent view over Amalienborg and Marmorkirken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Centre of all Train Traffic in Denmark |
Banegårdspladsen 4 Copenhagen 1577 Denmark +45 3314 0400 |
Hovedbanegården, the Grand Central Station, is the centre for all train traffic in Copenhagen as well as Denmark. From Central Station, you are able to travel to the forest as well as the beaches with the S-train. You will also find departures to most of the bigger cities of Europe, on ordinary trains. In 1911, the Central Station moved to its present location on Vesterbrogade, just across the road from Tivoli. The man behind this grand building was DSB's chief architect Henrik Wench. At the beginning of the 1990s, several fancy shops and cafés opened up in the arrival and departure hall, which lead to the creation of the shopping centre Hovedbanen. The ambience is very relaxed at Central Station, at any time of the day or year, with all kinds of people. Even the Royal Family have their own apartment at the Central Station, where they wait for their train to depart. There is a clock just inside the entrance; many people make arrangements to meet 'under the clock'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Old Copenhagen Fortress |
Nær Langelinies Copenhagen 2100 Denmark |
Kastellet is a star-shaped fortress near Langelinie. Its bastions and moats are almost unchanged from when they were a part of the original structure built in 1660 as per recovered drawings of Heinrich Rüse, a Dutch fortress expert. Kastellet was built as a result of the wars against Sweden at the time. The forts appear today almost as they did towards the end of the nineteenth century, but without the outer parts. This has been made possible by thorough restoration work financed by the company A.P. Møller. It is now possible to walk on all of the bastions. Entrance is through the recently restored Kongeporten (the King's Gate), dating from 1663. Inside are barracks where you find the state prison and Kastelskirken church. Exit is through Norgesporten (the Norwegian Gate). For many reasons, Kastellet has become a popular place to visit. It is wonderful to walk around the bastions in all seasons. Since most old trees have been removed, there is an excellent view over Langelinie, the harbour and the centre of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pizzas Baked in a Stone Oven |
Grønnegade 12 Copenhagen 1107 Denmark +45 33 16 00 48 |
A true pizzeria, The Old Lady is located in one of the old houses on Grønnegade, not far from Kongens Nytorv. In the summer you can enjoy your meal on the patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old harbour by Kongens Nytorv |
Københavns havn til Kongens Nytorv Copenhagen 1051 Denmark |
Nyhavn docks were constructed in 1670 as an encouragement to trade and shipping, with a new canal going from the harbour of Copenhagen to Kongens Nytorv. Along the quays, houses have been built on the two different sides - one side contains Charlottenborg castle and blocks of flats, which belong to the bourgeoisie; and on the other side, there are houses built of timber, and picturesque buildings. Up to the 1950s and 1960s, many houses were situated here, but no so-called decent people would have ever ventured into this part of town after dark. In that very same period, poets praised that very quality of the old Nyhavn in songs like "Nu går våren gennem Nyhavn". Today, this side of Nyhavn has become fashionable. The quay has been turned into a pedestrian street and the harbour basin has been opened for old sailing ships. Excellent restaurants and cafés have opened; and especially in the summer, the quay is crowded with people having a good time. Today, if you are interested in buying property in this part of town, you have to be more than well-off. One of the most famous residents of Nyhavn was the fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. You can take tours departing from Nyhavn on the canal tour boats or Havnebussen to see many of the important sights around here, including Holmen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Exclusive Five-Star Establishment |
Hammerichsgade 1 Copenhagen 1611 Denmark +45 3342 6000 http://www.radisson.com/copenh... copenhagen@radissonsas.com |
The Royal offers all the comforts a guest could possibly want. Air-conditioning is installed in all the rooms, as are a telephone, hairdryer, modem hook-up, a TV with 26 channels, and a refrigerator with mini-bar. The hotel also offers several restaurants, a bar, a nightclub and boasts of 24-hour room service for sleepless guests. The state-of-the-art fitness center includes a solarium, sauna and massage facilities. The hotel does not have its own pool, but there is one at the Frederiksberg swimming center. Laundry service is available seven days a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Old Royal Castle |
Østervoldgade 4 A Copenhagen 1350 Denmark +45 3315 3286 http://www.rosenborgslot.dk/ museum@dkks.dk |
Rosenborg Castle was built by Christian IV (1606-34) in Renaissance style. The castle has an almost fairytale-like location in Kongens Have. Rosenborg was originally a country mansion outside the walls of the city. The castle with its copper roof is surrounded by moats, and just outside the castle you'll find a very beautiful rose garden. The most characteristic things about Rosenborg are its many richly decorated rooms. Ever since the absolutist monarchy, Rosenborg has also been the home of the royal crown jewels. Rosenborg also functions as a museum on the Royal Family. For security reasons, electricity has never been installed. Admission fees: DKK65 for adults, DKK40 for students and pensioners, and DKK20 for children. Rosenborg is closed on Mondays, and from 17 to 27 December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 More a Pub Than a Café |
Kompagnistræde 2 Copenhagen 1208 Denmark +45 33 32 30 48 |
This traditional Copenhagen pub in the heart of the city is cosy and local, with lots of friendly atmosphere. Enjoy your beer by the fireplace in the winter or outside in the sun during the summer months. Lunch is served every day from noon-4p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Little Mermaid |
Langelinie Copenhagen 1263 Denmark |
Copenhagen's most famous tourist attraction, the Little Mermaid sits on a rock overlooking the harbour. Created by Edward Eriksen in 1913 who was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. The model for the Mermaid was dancer Ellen Price. The statue's head was stolen in 1964 and although police hunted for several years, neither the perpetrator nor the head were found. The head has been replaced by a replica but jokers still occasionally try to saw it off. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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