The cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark was ranked as one of the most attractive cities to live and work in Europe. Copenhagen became capital of Denmark in 1167, when Bishop Absalon founded the city. Over the following years herring fishing brought great wealth to Copenhagen and, under the reign of King Christian IV in the 17th century, the city grew to become the important regional capital it remains today.
Around 3.5 million inhabitants live within a 50 km radius of Copenhagen, making the city centre one of the most dense and populated area in Northern Europe. Copenhagen combines old and new, preserving its 1,000-year history yet always looking to the future with open arms.
The three most famous attractions in the city are the more than 100-year old amusement park Tivoli Gardens, the statue of The Little Mermaid, and the freetown of Christiania. Be sure to visit Amalienborg Palace (home to the royal family) and walk down the shopping street Strøget.
Indre By is the central area of Copenhagen, bounded by the lakes circling the inner city and the harbour, it reflects the entire city’s extent during the reign of King Christian IV. The heart of the district is the medieval city, shaped like a square with Rådhuspladsen, Slotsholmen, Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport as its corners. It is dotted with historic buildings, church spires and narrow streets.
It gets much more interesting if you venture into the narrow streets and squares, since it hides some interesting shops, restaurants and old traditional bars hidden away for the curious traveler. South of the medieval district is Slotsholmen - with the parliament housed in the massive Christiansborg palace, and a few museums around.
Entrance to most museums is free once a week, mainly on Wednesdays. If you are into the arts Copenhagen has a lot to offer and the natural starting point is a visit to the Danish National Gallery where you can feast your eyes on blockbusters from the likes of Rembrandt, Picasso, and Matisse.
The National Museum is located in The Prince’s Palace, which was built by Nicolai Eigtved between 1743 and 1744. It has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.
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