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 Castle Of The Parliament: Third Time Lucky |
Christiansborgs Slotsplads Copenhagen 1218 Denmark |
Christiansborg Slot is home to the Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's Department, thus this makes it the centre of power in Denmark. Demonstrations against the proposals of the government always end up in front of Christiansborg, of which one part is open to the public. This is where Bishop Absalon built his castle as far back as 1167. Later the Castle of Copenhagen was located here. In 1732 the building of a magnificent Baroque castle began at the request of Christian VI, but this castle burnt down in 1794. Under the rule of Christian VII, a new, Classical Christianborg was built, but also this castle burnt down, in 1880. A third Christiansborg was built between 1907 and 1923 in Baroque style after the drawings by architect Thorvald Jørgensen. The façade is covered with granite from Bornholm. The spire is 104 metres tall, one of the tallest in the city. Behind the castle are beautiful riding grounds with stables; these parts of the castle still date from Christian VI's old Baroque building. On the riding grounds, stands a statue of Christian IX made by Anne Marie Carl Nielsen. In the summer the riding grounds are used for theatre performances and concerts (jazz, rock and classical music). On the square at Christiansborg stands a statue of Frederik V, made by French sculptor J F Saly. The sculpture, revealed in 1711, is considered by some to be one of the most beautiful of the city. For information on guided tours, please call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful Neo-Classical Church On Slotsholmen |
Prins Jørgens Gård Copenhagen 1218 Denmark +45 3392 6300 |
Christiansborg Slotskirke church was built as an addition to Christiansborg Castle, where the Danish government sits, on the small island of Slotsholmen. Christiansborg Slotskirke towers from a corner of Slotsholmen as a massive temple. The church was built in 1826 by the greatest Danish architect of the time, C.F. Hansen, in Neo-Classical style. He was clearly inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman styles. In 1992 the church was victim to a fire, and it took five years to restore the building, including the beautiful central dome. Now, it is in perfect shape once again. The church is primarily used by organ students from the Conservatory. This is also the place that the Danish Royal Family uses for special events. Visitors are allowed every Sunday, during all of July and in the Easter and Autumn holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Music Arrangements in the Queen's Auditorium |
Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1 Copenhagen 1219 Denmark +45 3347 4747 http://www.kb.dk/index-en.htm |
The Black Diamond or just the Diamond is the Royal Library's newest extension, designed in a modern architectural style, smooth as a mirror, by architect firm Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen. The main entrance to the Royal Library is from Søren Kierkegaards Square and here the ticket office can be found, as well as restrooms, the cloakroom and a bookshop. The entrance to Restaurant Søren K is from the vestibule. The entrance to the Queen's Auditorium is from Christians Brygge 9. This hall is hired out for different arrangements of rhythmic and classical music, as well as for some lectures and conferences. Tickets for the musical arrangements can be bought at the ticket office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Centrally Located Square |
Kongens Nytorv Copenhagen 1050 Denmark |
If Rådhuspladsen is Copenhagen's most popular square, then Kongens Nytorv is the city's most distinguished and exclusive one. That is the impression a visitor will receive especially at night, when celebrities and other people in gala dress flock to the Royal Danish Theatre to see a ballet, opera or play. Limousines glide up in front of Hotel D'Angleterre to drop off their guests. Kongens Nytorv was constructed in 1670 on the side of the former ramparts of the city. Many beautiful buildings are situated around Kongens Nytorv, for instance Charlottenborg, built for Frederik III's half brother in Dutch Baroque style. Charlottenborg is the former location of the Architectural School and now contains the Art School, Charlottenborg Udstillingshal and Café Charlottenborg. Other buildings are the Thotske Palace (now the French Embassy), and the department store Magasin du Nord, the most beautiful department store in Scandinavia. At the middle of Kongens Nytorv you find a garden called Krinsen. Every summer, the year's graduates dance around Krinsen, hand in hand. At Christmas, the square and its many buildings are decorated with lights that make everything look like a fairy-tale. The statue at the middle of the square represents Christian V, made by Frenchman Abraham-Cesar Lamoroux in 1687. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gallery Connected to the Academy of Art |
Peder Skramsgade 17 Copenhagen 1054 Denmark +45 33 74 4618 |
Kunstakademiets Udstillingssted is an art exhibition space connected to the Royal Danish Art Academy. Exhibitions are put on by students from various parts of the academy, and cover all the different media. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kunsthal Charlottenborg |
Nyhavn 2 København, Denmark 1051 K Denmark +45 33 13 4022 http://www.kunsthalcharlottenb... |
The Charlottenborg palace was constructed in 1672-83 in Dutch Baroque style, for Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve. Queen Dowager Charlotte Amalie, bought the palace in 1700 and named it. The main building facing Kongens Nytorv was built in 1827 by C.F. Hansen, and contains the Fest and Antiksalen Halls. Charlottenborg is home to the Royal Danish Academy of Art, as well as a library with a big collection of literature on art. First and foremost, this is the place for new and established artists to have their exhibitions. Charlottenborg is famous for its spring show, Forårsudstilling, an open, censored exhibition of work in painting, crafts and architecture. Anybody can send in their work and a small committee of Danish artists then chooses the work that will be exhibited. The autumn exhibition, Efterårsudstillingen, on the other hand shows work only by invited artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Head of all Bank |
Havnegade 5 Copenhagen 1058 Denmark +45 3363 6363 http://www.nationalbanken.dk |
Nationalbanken is the bank for the banks as well as the state. It is the issuer of coins and notes, and responsible for the country's foreign-exchange and monetary policies. 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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The National Theatre |
Kongens Nytorv Copenhagen 1438 Denmark +45 3369 6969 / +45 7015 6565 http://www.kgl-teater.dk |
Located on Kongens Nytorv, the Royal Danish Theatre was built by architect Wilhelm Dallerup in 1874. The building is especially impressive at night when crowds flock to the theatre in evening dress. Home of the Royal Theatre Company, the Royal Ballet and the Opera, the theatre has two stages: Gamle Scene (old stage) and Ny Scene (new stage). Gamle Scene has a magnificent auditorium. The ceiling is decorated with Constantin Hansen's Nine Muses. Sculptures of two of Denmark's most famous playwrights decorate the entrance: Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754) was sculpted by T. Stein in 1875 and Adam Oehlenschläger (1799-1850) made by H.W. Bissen in 1861. In 1929-31 the Ny Scene was built in a separate building, the controversial, art deco Stærekassen. The ticket office is open 1p-8p M-Sa. Left-over tickets are sold at half-price from 5p on the evening of the performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent Old Building |
Christiansborg Slotsplads Copenhagen 1218 Denmark +45 3395 0500 |
The Stock Exchange is one of Copenhagen's most spectacular and oldest buildings. Christian IV had it built in 1620, in an effort to turn Copenhagen into a financial centre to compete with Amsterdam. The Stock Exchange was built on top of water, on filled-in foundations. Because canals surrounded it on three sides, the building has managed to survive the various fires that have ravaged Copenhagenthrough the years. The Stock Exchange was originally built to be a meeting place for Danish and foreign merchants. It was filled with shops, and the first floor was converted into a warehouse where you could buy everything from books to grains. The long building is magnificently decorated with dormer windows, but the most characteristic thing about the Stock Exchange is the spire. Four dragons with their tails intertwined form the spire and topped by three golden crowns symbolise the three Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In the nineteenth century, the building was converted into a modern stock exchange. Today, the stock exchange operations have moved to Nicolaj Plads square, but the Copenhagen Chamber of Commerce still uses the big hall for meetings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hurrah Thorvaldsen! |
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2 Copenhagen 1213 Denmark +45 33 32 1532 http://www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/ |
This museum, is a monument to the famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). Located in a beautiful building close to Christiansborg and Gammel Strand. In 1838 the artist donated all his magnificent sculptures to the city of Copenhagen. He financed the building of the museum, designed by Gotlieb Bindesbøll from 1838-48. Outside you will see a couple of frieze that depict the home-coming of Thorvaldsen from Rome in 1838, made by Jørgen Sonne. The original frieze were replaced by copies in 1948-58. The interior of the museum was inspired by the old Pompeii and the wonderful frescos were created by artists living at that time. In the cellar you can see Thorvaldsen's own drawings and model sketches, as well as some of his personal belongings. He is buried under the museum's yard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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