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Amalienborg Palace
The Amalienborg Palace is made up of four elaborate rococo mansions situated around a large octagonal square. The palace has been the main residence of the Danish royal family since 1794. At the centre of the square is a statue of King Frederick V on horseback, who was king from 1746-1766 and helped to plan and build Amalienborg in the 1750s. Inside the palace, you can visit a number of different royal residences. Within King Christian VIII’s palace, built around 1760, there is a museum of private royal appartments from Danish kings between the years of 1863 - 1947. You can see Christian IX’s private study, Queen Louise’s drawing room, Frederik VIII’s study, and more. Most of the original furnishings are still in place, as well as many of the monarchs’ actual belongings. During certain times of the year, Christian VII’s palace is also open. This 1754 palace has recently been renovated.
The changing of the guard ceremony takes place daily at 11:45 am whenever Queen Margrethe II is in residence. The guards wear elaborate traditional dress and bearskin hats.
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Amalienborg Slotsplads
1257
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33122186
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Rosenborg Castle
This castle was built between 1606-1634 as a summer residence for King Christian IV. The king designed the castle himself in the Dutch Renaissance style, and once it was completed he lived there until he died in 1648. When it was built, the castle was located outside of the ramparts of Copenhagen, and had expansive kitchen and flower gardens. A collection of royal crown jewels is kept in the cellars. The royal family ceased using this castle as a summer home in the 19th century, and it has been as musuem since 1838.
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Øster Voldgade 4
1350
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33153286
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Rådhus (Town Hall) and World Clock
Copenhagen’s town hall was built in 1905, and is located on a famous square in the centre of the city. In front of the hall are statues of Hans Christian Andersen and Niels Bohr, a nobel-prize winning physicist. The famous World Clock, designed by Jens Olsen is located on the same square in a tall tower. The clock is remarkable because it is so exact, and it is accurate to within half a second for 300 years. The clock was set by Frederik IX on December 15, 1955 and it has been going ever since. You can climb the tower’s 300 steps for a wonderful view out over the city.
Guided tours given: Mon - Fri 3 pm, Sat 10 am and 11 am
Tower tours: Oct - May Mon- Sat 12 pm; June - Sept Mon - Fri 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm, Sat 12 pm
Entrance prices: Rådhus 30 kr; clock 10 kr for adults, 5 kr for children
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Rådhuspladsen
1552
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33662582
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Christiansborg Palace
This palace houses the Danish Parliament and is constructed on a site with a long history. Two previous castles stood on the exact same ground, the first built more than 800 years ago by Bishop Absalon. The ruins of this ancient structure, built in 1167 can still be seen in certain places. The modern Christiansborg Palace was built between 1907 - 1928.
In addition to the rooms for the Danish Parliament (Folketing), Christiansborg also includes the Royal Reception Rooms and the Great Hall, used for important diplomatic events and banquets. Everything is very elegant and there is a beautiful parquet floor through much of the building. Visitors are provided with slippers to wear over there shoes when visiting these areas, to protect the floors. The north wing of the castle contains the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s office. On the grounds, there is a Royal stables and a theatre museum.
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Christiansborg Slotplads
1218
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33926492
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The Round Tower
This tower was built during the reign of King Christian IV, a monarch who commissioned a good deal of construction. The king laid down the first stone of the tower himself in 1637, and it was completed in 1642 as an observatory. The tower stands 36 metres tall and is connected to the Trinitatis church right in the centre of the city. To get to the top, you climb up a 210 metre long spiral staircase and are rewarded by a stunning view of Copenhagen.
The church to which the tower is attached was built in 1731 and has interesting features such as an ornate Baroque pulpit and a crypt where many famous people are buried.
Opening times: Daily, all year
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Koebmagergade 52A
1150
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33730373
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Tivoli
Tivoli Gardens is perhaps the best-known attraction in Scandanavia, and is one of the best amusement parks in the world. Tivoli was founded in 1843 by Georg Carstensen, and the oldest buildings, such as the Pantomime Theatre, date from 1874. There are entertainments here of almost every sort, for both children and adults. In addition to rides, castles, pirate ships and performances, the park has beautiful scenery and thousands of flowers to delight visitors. The fountain in front of the concert hall is surrounded by flower arrangements, and there are many garden areas full of tulips, roses, chrysanthemums, and more, artistically arranged and cultivated. There are also brilliant displays of lights, in the trees and along the buildings. Late-night fireworks provide a dramatic end to each day’s festivities.
Opening times: April - September 11 am- 12 am
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Vesterbrogade 3
1620
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33151001
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Nyhavn
Nyhavn means “New Port,” and is a canal that was constructed in the late 17th century as a gateway to the sea. Scenic historic houses line the canal, all of them more than 300 years old. There is also a famous anchor monument on the canal, commemorating the Danish soldiers who died during World War II. The canal is now filled with old wooden ships, in the style of vessels from 1780 - 1810. In the late eighteenth century, Nyhavn was the main centre of sea trade in Copenhagen. Hans Christian Andersen lived at Nyhavn 20 from 1834 – 1838, and wrote his first well-known stories there. He later moved to the other side of the canal (the sunny side), from 1845 - 1864.
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Copenhagen
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Denmark''s Aquarium
This aquarium was opened in 1939 and is one of the most extensive in Europe. It is located a bit north of Copenhagen in Charlottenlund on the Øresund coast. There are hundreds of species of fish here, both freshwater and exotic saltwater species, as well as sea turtles, porpoises, mollusks and more.
Opening times: May - Aug daily 10 am- 6 pm, Feb - Apr daily 10 am - 5 pm, Nov- Jan 10 am - 4 pm
Entrance prices: Adults 70 kr, children 35 kr
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Strandvejen, Charlottenlund Fort Park
Charlottenlund
Tel: +45 39623283
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