Copenhagen
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The
Crown Jewels, Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen |
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by Peter Hauerbach |
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Take an early walk through the Botanic Garden (Botanisk
Have), which features 25 acres of landscaped grounds and a 19th-century
Palm House. Right beside the Botanic Garden is, quite literally, one of
Copenhagen’s treasures - Rosenborg PalaceIn this 17th-century royal
residence, you’ll find the Danish Crown Jewels and other treasures
of the Danish Royal Family dating back to the year 1500.
Head east through the King’s Garden to Amalienborg
Palace, the current residence of Denmark’s Royal Family. Arrive
by noon to watch the Changing of the Guard. The ceremony takes place every
day, but it’s most exciting when Queen Margrethe II is in residence
and a military marching band accompanies the guardsmen.
Now get ready for a bit of true Danish relaxation and
a bite of lunch in Nyhavn.
Nyhavn, Copenhagen’s revitalized canal district,
once was home to Hans Christian Andersen (when he first arrived in “Wonderful
Copenhagen”). Today it’s lined with casual cafés where
you can enjoy lunch and outstanding Danish beer. After lunch, follow the
Langelinie pedestrian zone along the canal until you reach Denmark’s
most beloved landmark, the statue of The Little Mermaid.
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Girls
in Stroeget |
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by Ireneusz Cyranek |
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Stroeget is a pedestrians-only shopping zone that measures
almost one full mile (the world's longest pedestrian street). Here you’ll
find everything from quirky souvenirs to Denmark’s finest purveyors,
such as Royal Scandinavia and Georg Jensen, and Illums Bolighus for the
best in home decor.
If shopping isn’t your “bag,” visit
one of Copenhagen’s many unusual museums. The Museum of Danish Resistance
traces the country’s fascinating history during the German occupation
of World War II. Thorvaldsens Museum is a tribute to Denmark’s most
famous sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, is renowned
for its collections of antiquities and European painting and sculpture.
In the evening Tivoli Gardens, a distinctively European
pleasure park, is the most magical spot in Copenhagen. Enjoy all-ages
fun, delightful rides and inviting restaurants for dinner and snacks.
Tivoli is open from April 19 to September 22, and it reopens in late November
for the Christmas season.
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