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You'll find an even more splendid view of Copenhagen Harbour, the maritime industry and windmill areas by taking a walk southwards along Copenhagen Harbour. After passing a number of modern buildings housing Denmark's top firms and passing the charming and robust old warehouses, you'll walk directly into the Royal Gardens, the Amalie Garden. This whole area is Rococo design. Turning right in the middle of the Amalie Garden, follow the axis of symmetry that leads you to the eight-cornered square of the four Royal Palaces of Amalienborg. The light eighteenth-century Rococo style brings majestic respectfulness to the place; this is where the Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, resides. In the middle of the square stands a recently restored, decorative marble statue of Frederik V, in knight's dress.

Following further along the axis, you will reach Frederikskirken, the church inspired by St Peter's Church in Rome. Locals refer to it as the ‘Marble Church' because this is its main material; its silhouette is a central feature of Copenhagen's skyline.

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Amaliehaven Royal Gardens

Royal Gardens Close to Amalienborg

Toldbodgade
Copenhagen
Denmark

Amaliehaven's royal gardens were donated to the city by the A.P. Møller Fund and Møller's wife Chastine McKinney Møller. When the gardens were laid out in 1983, they were strongly debated and criticised. By now the people of Copenhagen have accepted and grown to love the beautiful gardens, where you will find many exotic plants and trees. There is a magnificent view over the harbour and to Amalienborg Slotsplads with Saly's equestrian statue and the Marble Church. The gardens were designed by the Belgian Jean Delonge. The four bronze pillars and the two fountains were created by Italian sculptor Arnoldo Pormodoro.

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Amalienborg Palace

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.

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Copenhagen Harbour

The Harbour of Copenhagen Nordre Toldbod 7
Copenhagen
Denmark
+45 3347 9999 The best way to see the harbour is by going on one of the Canal Tours. On these trips the tourist is presented with many sights that are located along the Copenhagen waterfront. Admire the castles including Christiansborg and Amalienborg, charming old areas like Nyhavn and Christianshavn, churches such as Holmens Kirke and Marmorkirken, and modern buildings like the headquarters of A. P. Møller or the Black Diamond. The harbour of Copenhagen stretches from Nordhavn and Frihavnen deep into the heart of the city. From as far back as the 1930s, the harbour has been strongly criticized. However, with newer initiatives, like the new building work at Frihavnen, the harbour is becoming a recreational area for the people of Copenhagen.

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