Christiania (Freetown Copenhagen)
What was once a military base has now become a bohemian haven on the outskirts of Copenhagen.
Freetown Christiania (Fristaden Christiania), also known as Christiania or simply Staden is a community in the Christianshavn neighbourhood.
The area of Christiania consists of the former military barracks
It all began in 1971 when a group of squatters and free-spirited individuals broke into the abandoned Bådsmandsstræde military barracks in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen.
Christiania have about 1,000 residents. It is known for the Christianites’ alternative lifestyle, creative culture, colorful houses and more.
Where:
At Christianshavn
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