Copenhagen

The city, which lies on Øresund and was founded by Bishop Absalon in 1167, is one of the most charming cities in the world.. Copenhagen has about 617,000 inhabitants, and in Grosskopenhagen with its 22 municipalities there are a total of about 1.7 million people, ie almost one third of the total population of Denmark.. With its numerous architectural sights, museums or just the great atmosphere, Denmark´s capital is worth more than a flying visit..

History

1043 Copenhagen mentioned for the first time in an Icelandic saga named Havn..

1167 actual founding of the city

1397 With the founding of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, the rise of Copenhagen finally became one of the most important trading centers in the entire Baltic Sea region..


Attractions

Rådhuspladsen , Kongens Nytorv , Nyhavn , Domkirken , Amalienborg Castle , Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid) , Tivoli ,
Holography Museum , Wax Cabinet of Louis Tussaud , Scala , National Museum , Toy Museum , Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek , Rosenborg Castle , etc

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rudi-beate, 2012-02-13