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Top sights to see in Copenhagen
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The Genetically Modified Mermaid
The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid can be found at Dahlerup’s Warehouse on Langelinie. The artwork was created by Bjørn Nørgaard and was unveiled at this location in 2006. Originally, it was made for the Danish pavilion at Expo 2000 in Hanover. The Mermaid is a part of a culpture group called The Genetically Modified Paradise. Where: At LangelinieThe location is only a few hundred meters from the well-known Copenhagen landmark of The Little Mermaid. What to see next:
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Kastellet (The Citadel)
One of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagon with bastions at its corners. The Citadel was founded by Danish King Christian 4 in 1626.It was completed until the mid-1640s, shortly after King Frederick III succeeded King Christian IV. Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used as military barracks and offices. However, the area is open to the public. Where: Adress is Kastellet 30, Copenhagen Østerbro. What to see next:
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Copenhill
Copenhill is Copenhagens artificial mountaintop, with skiing and climbing facilities. It is a combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant. The plant opened on 30 March 2017. Sports facility designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Where: Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 Copenhagen S What to see next:
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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 What to see next:
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The Kissing bridge (Inner Harbour Bridge)
Inner Harbour Bridge also known as The Kissing bridge is 180 meter long bridge from Nyhavn to Nordatlantens Brygge. The bridge was built in 2016. The idea is to to connect Nyhavn and Christianshavn/Holmen by bike or foot. It is called The Kissing Bridge because when it retracts to let ships pass, and then connects again in a calm, horizontal, sliding move, it’s a little like a kiss. Where:Connect Nyhavn and Christianshavn What to see next:
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Shipyard worker af Christianshavn
At the old working class neighborhood Christianshavn you can visit a sculpture of a B&W shipyard worker in a boiler suit. A sculpture created by the artist Jens Galschiøt. The initiative for the sculpture comes from the Association of B&W Workers Christianshavns Kanal, which has been working on the project for several years. B&W (Burmeister & Wains Maskin- og Skibsbyggeri A/S) had over 8,000 employees during periods in the 1960s and 1970s, which influenced Christianhavn. The shipyard was located on Refshaleøen from 1872 to 1996, after which it went bankrupt. Where: On the bridge named Børnehusbroen by Christianhavns Torv. What to see next:
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Pistolstræde (Pistol Alley)
Pistolstræde (Pistol Alley) is a passage between Østergade and Ny Østergade in the Inner City. The name comes from the shape of the strait, which is like a pistol. Here you can see what old Copenhagen looked like. How close the houses were, and perhaps understand why the great fires of the 18th century could occur. Here you can enjoy yourself in restaurants and cafés. The buildings date from between 1732 and 1742. In 1980, the Skadebrønden, created by Gunnar Westman, was installed on the square in Pistrolstræde. The Skadebrønden depicts a stylized house sparrow sitting on a pole. It sprays water from its beak into a wooden tub. The…
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Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen
Hans Christian Andersen is perhaps the most famous Dane ever. Andersen was born in Odense at April 2nd 1805 and died August 4, 1875 in Copenhagen. He was a writer, a traveller and an artist. He is remenbered best for his fairy tales, which have been tranlated into more than 125 languages. His most famous fairy tales include The Ugle Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Emerors New Clothes and The Little Match Girl. Andersen’s stories have inspired ballets, plays, and animated and live-action films. In several places in Copenhagen, you can see statues of Andersen. Between 1845 and 1864, Andersen lived at Nyhavn 67, Copenhagen, where a memorial plaque is now placed. Where: At the…
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The Old Meatpacking district
Originally home to Copenhagen meat industry businesses, “Kødbyen”, the name in Danish, has changed into a new and creative cluster with galleries, nightlife and restaurants. The Meatpacking District consists of two parts: The Brown and The White from 1878 and 1934, respectively, and is a part of Copenhagen’s Vesterbro neighbourhood. Copenhagen Meatpacking District is built over a period of 50 years. Øksnehallen in the Brown Meatpacking District was finished in 1901 and the White Meatpacking District was opened in april 1934. In the early 2000s, when the City of Copenhagen realized that the functionalist buildings from the 1930s in Halmtorvet might interest other than just butchers, a vision of a new cultural melting…
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Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens lie in the heart of Copenhagen, the second-oldest amusement park in the world with a rich history. Tivoli was founded in 1843 and is a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairy tale author H.C. Andersen visited the park many times, and so did Walt Disney. It is even said that Walt Disney found inspiration in Tivoli for his first Disney World. Tivoli Gardens is no ordinary amusement park, but a historic pleasure garden that has been delighting visitors for nearly two centuries Founded in 1843, this iconic attraction is a symbol of Danish identity, yet it is also enriched by influences from around the world, clearly visible in…
