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Buses, trams, cars and bicycles were banned in 1964 to allow for the thousands of shoppers, that walk down this open air market. The 'cheap' end is at RÃ¥dhuspladsen, with simple bars and burger joints, but things get more expen... more
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slhsea said
… the blue sky and sunshine. After the tower, I explored Stroget, Copenhagen’s famed shopping street… continue reading »
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Built in 1637-1642, the Round Tower was originally an observatory connected to Trinitatis Church, but is now one of Copenhagen's best-known landmarks. King Christian IV's monogram is displayed on the building, as is a beautiful... more
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Wandering Muse said
….Rundetarn: I have no particular advice other than it… continue reading »
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This grandiose building was erected in 1889-96 after plans drawn by Wilhelm Dahlerup and G.E.W. Møller, in Italian Renaissance style. In autumn 1998, an extension was opened that gave the State's Art Museum the facelift it need... more
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Truly one of the city's great museums, the Glyptoteket was founded in 1888. The conservatory is in the heart of the museum with its beautiful palm trees and exotic plants. An extension houses classic artwork, including French I... more
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Although mermaids and rough seamen only make up a small part of the clientele, much of the atmosphere is dedicated to people of the sea. Old navigation lights, figureheads and propellers create a true Nyhavn atmosphere. Lunch c... more
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cessna152 said
… his trousers. People stared but moved on. Angela and I did the same, heading towards Nyhavn… continue reading »
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A classy department store, Magasin is the biggest in Scandinavia. It offers a complete assortment of Danish designer fashion, a large selection of glass and porcelain, and souvenirs. Goods are shipped abroad tax-free.... more
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Vor Frue Kirke (the Church of Our Lady) serves as Copenhagen's cathedral, and was completely rebuilt thrice (in 1316, 1738 and 1829), after being destroyed by fires. Architect C.F. Hansen's neo-classical facade contrasts greatl... more
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Ripley's is called, 'a museum of adventure' and consists of 13 exciting galleries full of strange and exotic objects. It was the journalist, artist and adventurer Robert L. Ripley who collected many strange objects in the museu... more
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Corazon said
… amazing the weather is here. So we started on a walking tour and went passed the Ripley's Believe… continue reading »
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The decor is modern and uncomplicated and serves as a consciously simple foil for the music and noise. This club hosts more performances by non-Danish jazz artists than any other jazz bar in town. Shows begin relatively... more
Gentofte Travel Experiences
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Voyage of the Vikings begins
Arriving into Central Station in Copenhagen wasn't anything special. Lots of construction going on. Hardly the sort of city I was expecti... Continue reading »
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Wandering about Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a great city to wander around in. Surrounded by seas, and dotted with canals, lakes and castles, it has vibrance, culture,... Continue reading »
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Beautiful Denmark
We lived in a small hotel in Sweden and it took us only 20 minutes to get to Denmark on a ferry. I'd been dreaming about visiting Denmark... Continue reading »
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Damn, it's cold (and raining)
Cold, wet, cold, rainy, cold. The city itself is very pretty but the weather here is awful. Denmark is Scandanavian...about a stones thro... Continue reading »
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Malmoe
Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and a commercial centre in southern Sweden. From having been an industrial city, Malmö... Continue reading »
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