Sights of Copenhagen – 30 most interesting places
Denmark is a small fabulous country in the south of Scandinavia. Many great people grew up on this earth among cute colored houses, luxurious castles and ships. Its traditions and architecture have largely remained unchanged. Its capital is a clean, calm European city that can be traveled far and wide on a bicycle or on foot. This is one of the most interesting tourist destinations. Rich historical past, hospitality, special flavor – all this attracts thousands of travelers. A small guide to the sights of Copenhagen will allow tourists to see the most interesting places in this beautiful city.
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg is the heart of Denmark, its political center and the main attraction of the city. More than 2 centuries ago, this place became the official residence of the royal family. The architectural complex consists of 4 very similar to each other, separate palaces, designed in the Rococo style. In the square in the center there is a sculpture depicting Frederick V. It is considered one of the best equestrian statues in the world.
Most travelers arrive at the square by 11:30 a.m. to watch the changing of the royal guard. The most solemn ceremony can be seen when Queen Margrethe II is in the palace. Then the guards march with a flag, accompanied by an orchestra. To the music, but without a banner, the guard is changed if the king, prince or crown prince is in the residence. The most ordinary procession takes place when the palace is empty.
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Amalienborg is open to visitors. In the spacious halls, elements of furniture, clothing, various utensils, which at various times belonged to royal persons and their families, are exhibited. From May to November, the museum is open from 10.00 to 16.00, in the remaining period – from 11.00. Day off: Monday.
Entry fee: 95 CZK for adults, 65 CZK for students, free for children.
From any part of the city, Amalienborg Square can be reached by bus number 1A, 15, 26, 83N or 85N.
Address: Amalienborg Slotsplads, 6.
Christianborg Palace
The majestic and calm Christianborg Palace, built of granite, is located on the island of Slotsholmen. This piece of land is surrounded by canals and connected to the city by 8 bridges. The historical and architectural monument has a difficult history of fires, destruction and repeated restorations. For 8 centuries, the palace was the residence of the monarchs, now the Danish parliament sits in it. From this island began the construction of Copenhagen. Absalon Castle is located here, from which only 800-year-old ruins remain now. It is named after the bishop, the founder of the city.
The external severity and splendor of the castle are continued in the interior decoration. The ceiling of the Throne Hall is painted in the most amazing way. The Great Hall impresses with its size and tapestries depicting historical scenes. The palace houses the Royal Library, rich in the rarest copies of books and manuscripts. The balcony, on which the Danish queen comes out to communicate with her people, enjoys special attention.
A tour of the palace chambers from May to September runs daily from 9.30 to 15.30. In the rest of the period, you can get into the palace on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
You can get to the island by buses number 1, 2, 5, 10.
Thorvaldsen Museum
Not far from Christianborg, there is a wonderful museum of the famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. It is he who is the author of the monuments to N. Copernicus in Warsaw, D. Byron in Cambridge and many other sculptures located in different parts of the globe. The low square building is made in the neoclassical style and was built during the life of the creator. It was originally intended to store a huge collection of Thorvaldsen, and after his death it became a mausoleum. On the first floor, the works of the sculptor and his personal belongings are exhibited, on the second floor there are many paintings, books, musical instruments and other antiques. In total, the exposition includes more than 20 thousand exhibits.
The museum constantly hosts various cultural events, periodically at night. Those who are keen on art can visit the classes of graphics and painting. Museum workers offer free use of an English-language audio guide.
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00. Day off: Monday. Ticket price: 50 kroons. Entrance for visitors under 18 is free. On Wednesdays admission is free for everyone.
You can get to the museum by bus number 1A, 2A, 15, 26, 29 to the Borsen stop. The metro stations Kongens Nytorv and Noerreport are nearby.
Address: Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, 2.
Royal Danish Library
A wide layer of the cultural and scientific heritage of Denmark is kept in the national library. Her book fund is considered one of the largest in the world. It includes the oldest manuscripts included in the UNESCO heritage list and copies of the latest books, pamphlets, newspapers and magazines published in Danish. The Royal Library will be of interest not only to book lovers. The library complex covers 3 buildings of the University of Copenhagen and the main building on the island of Slotsholmen. This vault is the highest manifestation of the mastery of modern architecture.
On the banks of the canal rises an asymmetric structure of glass and dark granite, called the Black Diamond. In the evening, when the lights come on in the panoramic windows, the book depository changes its shape, becomes warmer and more comfortable. A wide staircase leads to the roof of the building, from where a breathtaking view of the port opens. Inside the library is equipped with reading rooms, several electronic catalogs and collections of various video materials, exhibition and conference rooms. Public events are often held in it, scientists and cultural figures give their lectures.
Opening hours: from 8.00 to 20.00. Day off: Sunday.
The nearest metro station is Islands Brygge st. Bus number 9A will take you to the Det Kongelige Bibliotek stop.
Address: Soren Kierkegaards Plads, 1.
town hall
The City Hall is one of the favorite tourist attractions. The building was built in 1905 of red brick in the Art Nouveau style. Its architect Martin Nyrop sought to fit the new building into the general style of the city. In the center of the façade, above the main entrance, there is a gilded figure of Bishop Absalon. The tower with chimes reaches 106 meters, which is a lot for the Danish capital. If you climb the spiral staircase, overcoming 3 hundred steps, you can admire the bewitching city view.
Inside the town hall is quite cozy. Various excursions, exhibitions and even wedding ceremonies are held here. On the ground floor, in a separate room, there is an astronomical clock consisting of 15,000 parts. They can be considered one of the most accurate chronometers in the world. A huge dial under a glass dome shows the time to the nearest second, the date and day of the week, the location of heavenly bodies and even Christian holidays.
The town hall is open from 10.00 to 15.00 on weekdays, until 12.00 on Saturdays. Day off: Sunday. During some events, admission may be limited.
Entrance to the building is free. Those who want to look at the astronomical clock and climb the tower will need to pay 30 DKK. The attraction is located in the city center. You can get to it by buses number 10, 12, 26, 33.
Address: Radhuspladsen, 1.
State Museum of Arts
Home museum of fine arts in the country. It is located in the central part, in a cozy and picturesque park Oster – Anleg, lushly planted with flowers. The expositions are dedicated to the artists of Denmark. They contain works by Picasso, Henri Matisse, Eckersberg, Kobke. The museum collection also has a lot of paintings by world-famous artists: Rubens, Titian, Lemmerz and others. All works of art are placed in chronological order: the paintings of the classics are in the old building, the paintings of contemporaries are in the newer building.
The museum will also be of interest to the youngest visitors. In the Children's Museum, all exhibits are located at the level of the child's eyes. It also hosts master classes in drawing and modeling, where kids can learn art and pottery.
Opening hours: from 11.00 to 17.00, on Wednesdays – until 20.00. Day off: Monday.
Address: Solvgade, 48-50.
Tivoli Park
Tivoli is a fairy tale for children and adults! In the central part of the Danish capital, on 8 hectares of land, there is a fascinating amusement park with green alleys, a lake and live fish, cafes and shops, a theater and a concert venue. From the moment of its opening to the present day, the park has been constantly developing within the framework of its traditions. Now the entertainment center has more than 20 attractions, including the world-famous Roller Coaster and Demon. In the evening, the park is transformed in the light of multi-colored light bulbs. At this time, it is worth having dinner in one of the restaurants: they are so good that they are constantly included in the lists of the best restaurants in the city. You can stroll through souvenir shops and drink freshly brewed mulled wine or beer.
The entertainment center is open 5 months a year: from May to September from 11.00 to 00.00. On Halloween and Christmas, it is decorated thematically and invites visitors to have fun. Various events are constantly held in the concert hall. You can learn more about them on the official website tivoli.dk.
The entrance fee to the park is 110 CZK. Attractions are charged separately. Various subscriptions are available for sale. On some slides and carousels there are restrictions on the growth of the child. Tivoli is located opposite the Kobenhavn H railway station. You can get there by buses No. 1A, 2A, 5A, 9A, 11A, 40, 66, 250S, 866.
Ripley Museum “Believe It or Not!”
“If you want – believe, if you want – do not believe!” – so the name of the Ripley Museum is literally translated. It contains amazing items, stories about unusual people and events from around the world. Here you can not only look at all kinds of phenomena and learn entertaining and, in fact, useless facts, but also have fun. Visitors are frightened in a room of fear, they are offered to sit on the throne of love and even measure the level of “love radiation”. Attractions will please both adults and the smallest travelers.
Exposition “Believe It or Not!” is one of several such collections in the world. They were started by the American journalist and artist Robert Ripley. In the Danish capital, this institution is combined with the Guinness World Records Museum and the “G.H. Andersen World”.
The Ripley Museum is open from mid-June to the end of August daily from 9.30 to 22.00. The rest of the time it is open from Sunday to Thursday from 9.30 to 18.00; Friday and Saturday – until 20.00. Tickets stop selling one hour before closing.
Entry fee: DKK 90, DKK 50 for children under 12. Attractions are paid separately. A single ticket to other Ripley museums will cost less.
You can get there by public transport by bus routes No. 95N, 96N to Lurblaeserne station.
Address: Radhuspladsen, 57.
The World of Hans Christian Andersen
In Denmark, G.Kh. Andersen is revered in the same way as in Russia they love A.S. Pushkin and his fairy tales. There are many sights, one way or another connected with the writer and his work. The World of Hans Christian Andersen is a museum located in the house of the storyteller. Children will be delighted with it, they will be able to get to know the heroes of the good old and beloved fairy tales better. Adults will not get bored either, because the expositions are not the usual exhibitions of objects resting on the shelves, but fascinating animations and attractions.
Museum visitors are greeted by the writer himself, not alive, of course, but his monument. Inside, a 3D animation of the storyteller is at work in his office. The famous heroes of fairy tales are presented in the form of drawings, caricatures, sculptures and three-dimensional moving figures. The interactive part of the exhibition is able to enchant and take you to the fantasy world for the whole day.
The Museum of the Storyteller is open during the summer from 10.00 to 22.00. The rest of the time, the working hours are as follows: from Sunday to Thursday from 10.00 to 18.00; on Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 20.00. Ticket sales end one hour before closing. Entry fee: DKK 60 for adults, DKK 40 for children under 12. The Writer's World is located at the same address as the Ripley Museum.
the little Mermaid
The monument to the Little Mermaid is a tribute to the memory of the great children's writer G.H. Andersen and the famous symbol of magical Denmark. A graceful and thoughtful girl sits on a granite stone and meets the ships entering the port. Travelers come to the Langeligne embankment to take pictures with the sea beauty and make a cherished wish. The figure of the Little Mermaid, sitting near the water, symbolizes Denmark as the birthplace of an outstanding storyteller and as a country entirely located on the islands. The statue was donated to the city by the owner of the Carlsberg factory and patron of the arts Carl Jacobsen in 1913. He was fond of art and was impressed by the ballet, staged based on the fairy tale of the same name by G.Kh. Andersen. The prima ballet troupe at the Royal Theater acted as a model.
The sculpture of the inhabitant of the seabed in 2010 was presented to the world community at an exhibition in Shanghai. At that time in Copenhagen it was replaced by a video installation. The Little Mermaid has been vandalized on numerous occasions. Each time it was restored according to the cast left by the sculptor. The location of the statue can be reached by city or suburban train from Noerreport station and get off at the OEsterport stop. The Langelinie promenade can be reached on foot. There are signs pointing to a landmark that says “Lille Havfrue”.
Address: Langelinie, 19.
Christiania
Christiania is a state within a state or an easy way to get into 1969. A small area with the main Pusher Street is located near the center of the capital. Houses and fences make up its boundary. About a thousand “free” people live in Christiania. Cars, theft, hard drugs, firearms and body armor are prohibited in this area. In addition, you can't take pictures here and it’s undesirable to run, so as not to cause panic among the residents of the area. People here actively fight against smoking.
There are shops, bars and eateries here. Concerts are periodically held in the institutions, gathering people from different parts of the city at the venues. In the area of the “free” population is quiet, clean and calm. Residents pay a small community fee, from which the local government pays electricity and other taxes to the city government. The whole area is direct evidence of the possibility of the existence of utopia. On its territory, people live according to simple laws, without crime and civil strife. They fenced themselves off from the outside world, not using violence, gradually defending the right of the authorities to autonomous control.
Islands Brygge beach
The countries of Scandinavia are not associated with travelers with a beach holiday. However, if you are going to Denmark in the summer, do not forget to take your swimsuit with you, because you can sunbathe and swim even while staying in Copenhagen. There are 4 special zones on the city territory. The newest of them is Coral Baths. It is located at Teglholmshavnen station. The cleanest beach with the blue flag Amager Strandpark is located in the Amager Strandvej area. Swimming is allowed here throughout the summer. The Fisketorvet harbor basin was nicknamed “Copencabana” by the Danes. It can be found at Kalvebod Brygge 55, close to the shopping center of the same name.
The most visited recreation area is Islands Brygge. It’s worth a look here just because the city beaches in Europe are very different from those found in Russia. The Islands Brygge bath is comfortably and picturesquely located on the island of Amager on the shores of the Øresund Strait. There are 5 swimming pools at the disposal of vacationers: 2 of them are for children, 1 is for diving from a springboard. In addition to water treatments and sunbathing, vacationers enjoy drinks from local bars and home-made barbecues.
Entrance to the beach is free. It is open from 1 June to 30 September. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 19.00.
Address: Islands Brygge, 7.
Round Tower
Everyone who read Andersen's fairy tale “The Flint” has heard about the Round Tower. The witch, telling the brave soldier about the largest dog, mentions that her eyes are the size of the Round Tower. This monumental structure was built in 1642. The order was given by King Christian IV. Outwardly, the tower looks like a military stronghold, but in fact it was originally conceived as an observatory, which the university needed. In those days, the real star of the educational institution was the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe.
In the Round Tower, he and his students conducted observations of celestial bodies and carried out work on methods for determining the exact coordinates in the ocean. For the construction of the foundation, stones were taken from the fortress wall that surrounded the city. Special high quality bricks were purchased from the Netherlands. The height of the building is 36 meters. The internal structure of the Round Tower is interesting. At the very top is a planetarium, accessed by a 120-meter spiral ramp.
Steps are not provided, this was done so that horse-drawn carts could easily climb up. There is a legend saying that in 1716 Peter the Great climbed to the upper tier in a gig. At the beginning of the 20th century, for the first time such a lift was carried out by car. Now, in addition to an amateur observatory, the Round Tower is an excellent observation deck, which offers an amazing view of the city. Every year the building serves as an arena for bicycle races. The prize is taken by the participant who drove up and back faster, and never fell down at the same time.
New Carlsberg Glyptothek
The beginning of this famous art museum was laid by the son of the Carlsberg brewer, Carl Jacobsen. All his life he enthusiastically collected masterpieces of art, and in 1888 he made a generous gift to the Danish people – his unique collection, which became the core of the exposition. Giving the city an invaluable gift, he set a condition – the government must provide an exhibition building. The gift turned out to be so special that the authorities announced a competition for the best project, as a result of which the Glyptothek was built.
A visit to the exposition is a real treat for art lovers. Ancient masterpieces from Rome, Greece and Egypt, a colossal collection of Etruscan statues and bas-reliefs, a stunning French collection – works by Rodin, Degas, Pizarro, Cezanne, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh … More than 10 thousand different objects are presented by the Glyptothek to its visitors. There is also a concert hall in the building, where lectures, conferences, classical music concerts are held.
Fountain Gefion
Another attraction that the city owes to the Carlsberg family. The brewing company donated the fountain to Copenhagen to mark its 50th anniversary. The famous artist Andreas Bungaard worked on the artistic composition. For two years he designed and created the central figures, finishing this work in 1899. For another 9 years, the fountain itself and the pool around it were built. Finally, in 1908, Gefion was solemnly turned on, which served as an occasion for a grand celebration.
There is a beautiful legend that is displayed in the composition. The Scandinavian fertility goddess Gefion was an avid traveler. Having visited Sweden, she enthusiastically described her impressions to King Gylfi. Tom liked her story so much that he promised to give Gefion land, but put one condition. The goddess can take as much land as her bulls plow in one night.
The resourceful Gefion turned her own sons into bulls and set to work. At some point, she lashed them hard on the backs, the bulls rushed, and a large piece of land came off Sweden. Gefion named it Zeeland. In the place where it was before, the huge lake Vänern overflowed. Denmark was born on this piece of land. The fountain is especially good in the evening, when the backlight is turned on and the melodic murmur of water fills everything around.
Fortress Kastellet
Once upon a time, on the spot where the fortress now flaunts, there was an old redoubt. It was built in 1626. Some time later, the city was besieged by Swedish troops. After the blockade was lifted, the redoubt was badly damaged, and it was decided to restore and increase the fortification. From that moment on, the construction of the Frederikshavn Citadel began, but this name did not take root, and the fortress became known as Kastellet.
The shape of the citadel is interesting – a regular five-pointed star. In the corners there were bastions reinforced with artillery. Now practically nothing has been preserved of the massive stone structures, but the ramparts and cannons on them have survived. This form is not a tribute to beauty. When shelling, the cores do not hit the wall directly, but tangentially, which means they cannot cause much damage.
Now the fortress is under the jurisdiction of the military department, so access is not possible everywhere. Soldiers live in the barracks, and the entrance is guarded by guards. But the area around the barracks is a favorite resting place for the townspeople. Here you can leisurely walk, indulging in reflections, or you can go jogging in the morning.
Rosenborg Castle
The most beautiful castle in Denmark embodies royal grandeur with its whole appearance. Built in the Renaissance style and surrounded by a magnificent garden, it is considered to be the pride of the Danish capital. By the way, Hans Christian Andersen liked to walk in the garden. It is possible that it was there that he drew his inspiration. The history of the castle dates back to 1606. The representative of the Oldenburg dynasty, Christian IV, wished to equip his own home. To this end, he purchased 40 hectares of land outside the city. The amazingly beautiful residence was built for 28 years.
Now a museum is open in Rosenborg Castle. An interesting detail is that the exposition was arranged in chronological order, so you can see firsthand how interiors, style and fashion have changed over time. In the basement is an amazing royal treasury. Visitors can admire crowns, regalia, jewelry and weapons. Among the exhibits there is even a Coronation Carpet. A visit to the city would not be complete without visiting this attraction.
Zoo
The history of the zoo goes back to 1859. It was then that Niels Kjarbilling opened the first menagerie. In 1901, it became famous all over the world thanks to a unique exposition – visitors could observe the life of exotic peoples: Indians, Bushmen, Eskimos, Kirghiz lived in special enclosures with their whole families.
Now the zoo boasts the presence of rare animals, such as the Far Eastern leopard and the Amur tiger. Now this is the only menagerie in the world where the Tasmanian devil is kept (not counting, of course, Australia). It is also interesting to visit the Arctic Circle. This is a huge aquarium in which a pedestrian tunnel is arranged. Thus, you can observe the behavior of polar bears in the water.
National Museum of Denmark
Near the Frederiksholm canal rises a beautiful building in the Rococo style – the Prince Palace. Once it belonged to Crown Prince Frederik V, now it is a huge museum. The exhibits located there cover a large historical period – 14 millennia, starting with the hunters of the ice age and ending with medieval art objects.
Among the most interesting exhibits are the oldest coin of Denmark, the Chariot of the Sun, Victorian interiors, a hashish stall and even a miniskirt that belonged to a girl who lived in 1370. In addition to the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions are often held.
Opera theatre
This attraction cannot boast of the dust of centuries and the charm of antiquity. The theater was opened to the public as recently as 2005. Placido Domingo came on stage to greet him. How did he deserve the title of a must-visit place for tourists? There are several reasons for this. This is the most expensive theater in the world. More than $500 million was spent on its construction. The colossal building in the center attracts the eye, and this is not surprising.
The total area is about 40 thousand square meters. The theater has 14 floors, five of which are underground. Inside the building is finished with Sicilian marble, gold leaf and calcite. The furniture is made of white maple, and the floor in the main hall is covered with oak panels. The upper tier is reserved for a restaurant, a visit to which allows you to admire the view of the Amalienborg Palace. The opera is definitely worth it to at least look at the building from the outside.
Frederick's Church
Not far from the winter residence of the royal family – Amalienborg – the Lutheran Church of Frederick (its other name is the Marble Church), built in the monumental Baroque style, flaunts. This is one of the five largest churches in Copenhagen. The uniqueness of the building gives a huge dome, numbering 31 meters in diameter. This is the largest dome in all of Scandinavia, it rests on 12 columns and is visible from different points in the city.
The Danish architect Nicolai Eitved, who designed this temple, was inspired by St. Paul's Cathedral in Rome and wanted to build a Danish version of this masterpiece. The first stone was laid in 1749. By tradition, this was done by King Frederick V. But then the treasury significantly reduced the budget for construction, and the process was suspended. The death of the architect further delayed the completion of work on the temple. Almost 150 years passed before the cathedral was consecrated.
The walls of the cathedral are decorated with numerous bas-reliefs and statues. Inside, visitors are amazed by the rich decor, the altar sparkling with gold, and the pews decorated with intricate carvings. Stained glass windows add a special touch to the interior decoration. This cathedral is very popular with newlyweds. Every Friday wedding bells are heard far and wide. Directly under the dome there is an observation platform from which anyone can admire the views of the city.
Church of Christ the Savior
This ancient church of the 17th century is one of those buildings that will forever remain in the memory of tourists, a kind of visiting card of the city, recognizable and popular. This Protestant temple was built in the Baroque style according to the drawings of Lambert von Haven. The main room is complemented by a bell tower. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that an external spiral staircase with 400 steps leads upstairs. The temple itself was consecrated in 1696, and the bell tower was completed only in 1750.
The spiral staircase is a symbol of human humility and humility. Interestingly, it is directed counterclockwise. There is a legend that says that this idea was not approved by the king of Denmark. The upset architect climbed to the very top and threw himself off the tower. Of course, this is just a legend, he died after the consecration of the church in 1757. The interior design of the church is unusually magnificent and solemn. A marble altar skillfully covered with gilding, carved columns, a large organ, a carillon with 48 bells – all this demonstrates the greatness of divine power.
Borsen
In the old part of the city there is a small island Slotsholmen, the area of which is only 21 hectares. As soon as the government was established in the country, the authorities chose this place. There are many interesting things for tourists here. One of the buildings that deserves attention is the Bursen Exchange. It was built in the Flemish Renaissance style. Various goods were stored on the first floor, and auctions were held on the second.
The construction of the exchange began in 1619, the authors of the project were the Stenwinkel brothers. Construction took 21 years. The building is crowned with a unique spire. Its length is 56 meters, and the composition is four dragons with intertwined tails. Fairy creatures are a symbol of the union of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The stock exchange was located here until 1974. Now cultural events and ceremonial receptions are held in the historical premises.
Experimentarium
Arriving with children, be sure to plan a visit to the Experimentarium. This is an unusual museum, it is dedicated to science and technology. More than 300 exhibits will interest young researchers, especially since any of them can be picked up, examined, touched in any way.
In addition to the exposition, the Experimentarium is famous for its interactive programs. You can try out a lie detector in action, create a tornado or a geyser, scream into an echo tube, make a real cloud. For the youngest visitors, there is a play area, and parents can enjoy coffee with excellent Danish pastries in the cafe. Visiting the Experimentarium, children discover in themselves an interest in science and a passion for knowledge.
Church of Grundtwig
This building is a vivid example of the unique Scandinavian architecture. The church has a dual impression on the viewer – a gloomy overwhelming facade and a bright, joyful interior. The famous Lutheran church began to be built in 1921. The construction was carried out exclusively with the money collected by the people. The state did not take part in this. The church was opened to parishioners in 1940. The temple looks very unusual due to the combination of different styles – Gothic, Impressionist and Modernist.
Construction technology deserves attention. Each brick is handmade. By the way, there are about 6 million of them. When laying, the bricks were fitted as closely as possible to each other, resulting in almost monolithic walls. Residential buildings were built nearby, in which workers lived. All buildings are a single complex.
The main facade of the church resembles a colossal organ 49 meters high. An impressive appearance gives a feeling of hopelessness and gloom. But inside, visitors see a bright and airy interior. It seems that from the formidable real world, everyone who enters here enters the abode of light and joy, leaving misfortunes behind the threshold. Grundtvig Church is one of the most distinctive places of worship in Copenhagen.
Botanical Garden
In the center, 10 hectares are reserved for the most beautiful living museum – the Botanical Garden. Here is the largest collection of plants – more than 9 thousand species. The history of the garden dates back to 1600, when the king issued a decree on the conservation of rare plants. Expeditions were sent to exotic countries, which returned back with unique seed material.
The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum along with the Botanical Museum and Library. There are studies of endangered species, work with cellular material and DNA, there are special laboratories for these studies. The garden has recreation areas, irrigation systems, a beautiful lake with a wooden jetty.
Guinness World Records Museum
Walking along the pedestrian Strøget, it is impossible to pass by the World Records Museum. The first exhibit greets guests near the entrance – this is the figure of the tallest man in the world. Human records are shown in the form of illustrations, layouts, interactive exhibits. The museum has special rooms where every visitor can try to break world records. Visiting the cinema, you can watch a documentary about the champions.
Museum of Military History and Weapons
The museum occupies the building of the Arsenal, built in 1604 during the reign of King Christian IV. The exposition presents the entire military history of the state. Various types of military equipment are demonstrated – tanks, trucks, jeeps and so on. A separate room is dedicated to the installation of military operations in Afghanistan. There is also a place for colorful medieval weapons. For amateurs, the rich collection of military uniforms of both Danish and foreign soldiers is of interest. The museum demonstrates the glorious military past and clearly shows what the “last arguments of the kings” looked like.
Church of Alexander Nevsky
Orthodox Christians also have their own church. The future emperor of Russia Alexander III lived all his life in a happy marriage with the Danish princess Dagmar. Of course, after the wedding, she converted to Orthodoxy and received a new name – Maria Feodorovna. The emperor and his family often came to visit his wife's parents, so in 1881 a plot of land was bought near the Amalienborg Palace and the construction of the Alexander Nevsky Church began.
The author of the project was the court architect David Grimm, who was very attracted to the Russian-Byzantine style. Bright brick walls with alternating white and red stripes, a huge cross on the facade, a belfry with six bells, an icon of Alexander Nevsky and three gilded onion domes look bright and festive on a Copenhagen street. The interior decoration is decorated with works by Bronnikov, Kramskoy and Bogolyubov.
The main shrine is the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, glorified by miracles. She is often called “weeping”, and all Orthodox tourists certainly find time to bow to the holy image. There is also a personal locker of the Empress in the church, in which her things are still kept.
Embankment Nyhavn
Most tourists associate Copenhagen with this street, which is called the most photographed place in Denmark. Nyhavn is a 300-meter canal whose banks are adorned with brightly colored houses. It was dug in the second half of the 17th century to connect the city center with the harbor. After the Second World War, the surrounding area fell into disrepair, and the streets were a sad sight. Restoration work began in the late 1960s.
The buildings were restored, old ships were laid up and the street was made pedestrian. Now it is a kind of open-air museum and a favorite tourist attraction. The Scandinavian countries have a special atmosphere. It bizarrely combines such contradictory elements as the masculinity of the heirs of the Vikings, harsh medieval architecture and amazing romance.
At the same time, this is a very modern city, where cultural events are of great importance, many different festivals are constantly held, and locals prefer a bicycle to any transport. Having been here, walking along the ancient streets, admiring the palaces, castles and churches, every traveler will certainly want to return, and the impressions received will never be forgotten.