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===Landmarks by district=== ====Indre By==== The historic centre of the city, [[Indre By]] or the Inner City, features many of Copenhagen's most popular monuments and attractions. The area known as [[Frederiksstaden]], developed by [[Frederik V of Denmark|Frederik V]] in the second half of the 18th century in the [[Rococo]] style, has the four mansions of [[Amalienborg]], the royal residence, and the wide-domed [[Frederik's Church|Marble Church]] at its centre.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_historie/K%C3%B8benhavns_historie/Frederiksstaden|title=Frederiksstaden|encyclopedia=Den Store Danske|access-date=27 November 2013|language=da|archive-date=30 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230003224/http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_historie/K%C3%B8benhavns_historie/Frederiksstaden|url-status=live}}</ref> Directly across the water from Amalienborg, the 21st-century [[Copenhagen Opera House]] stands on the island of [[Holmen, Copenhagen|Holmen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faktalink.dk/titelliste/open|author1=Charlotte Haase|author2=Susanne Nørgaard|title=Operaen|publisher=Faktalink|access-date=27 November 2013|language=da|archive-date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230718/http://www.faktalink.dk/titelliste/open|url-status=live}}</ref> To the south of Frederiksstaden, the [[Nyhavn]] canal is lined with colourful houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, many now with lively restaurants and bars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.copenhagenet.dk/cph-map/cph-nyhavn.asp|title=Nyhavn|publisher=Copenhagenet.dk|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222200/http://www.copenhagenet.dk/cph-map/cph-nyhavn.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> The canal runs from the harbour front to the spacious square of [[Kongens Nytorv]] which was laid out by [[Christian V]] in 1670. Important buildings include [[Charlottenborg Palace]], famous for its art exhibitions, the [[Embassy of France, Copenhagen|Thott Palace]] (now the French embassy), the [[Royal Danish Theatre]] and the [[Hotel D'Angleterre]], dated to 1755.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/kings-new-square-gdk428111|title=King's New Square|publisher=Visit Copenhagen|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=29 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131129104322/http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/kings-new-square-gdk428111|url-status=live}}</ref> Other landmarks in Indre By include the parliament building of [[Christiansborg]], the [[Copenhagen City Hall|City Hall]] and [[Rundetårn]], originally an observatory. There are also several museums in the area including [[Thorvaldsen Museum]] dedicated to the 18th-century sculptor [[Bertel Thorvaldsen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://travel.usnews.com/Copenhagen_Denmark/Neighborhoods/|title=Copenhagen Neighborhoods and Towns|publisher=U.S. News Travel|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235350/http://travel.usnews.com/Copenhagen_Denmark/Neighborhoods/|url-status=live}}</ref> Closed to traffic since 1964, [[Strøget]], one of the world's oldest and longest pedestrian streets, runs the {{convert |3.2|km|abbr=on}} from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv. With its speciality shops, cafés, restaurants, and [[buskers]], it is always full of life and includes the old squares of [[Gammel Torv]] and [[Amagertorv]], each with a fountain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.copenhagenet.dk/cph-map/CPH-Pedestrian.asp|title=The Pedestrian Street -'Strøget'|publisher=Copenhagenet.dk|access-date=1 December 2013|archive-date=22 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822160335/http://www.copenhagenet.dk/CPH-Map/CPH-Pedestrian.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rosenborg Castle]] on [[Øster Voldgade]] was built by Christian IV in 1606 as a summer residence in the [[Renaissance architecture|Renaissance]] style. It houses the Danish crown jewels and [[Danish Crown Regalia|crown regalia]], the [[Throne Chair of Denmark|coronation throne]] and tapestries illustrating Christian V's victories in the [[Scanian War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/rosenborg-castle-gdk410582|title=Rosenborg Castle|publisher=Visit Copenhagen|access-date=6 December 2013|archive-date=11 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211095250/http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/rosenborg-castle-gdk410582|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Christianshavn==== [[File:Christianshavns Kanal boats.jpg|thumb|Christianshavn Canal]] [[Christianshavn]] lies to the southeast of [[Indre By]] on the other side of the harbour. The area was developed by [[Christian IV of Denmark|Christian IV]] in the early 17th century. Impressed by the city of [[Amsterdam]], he employed Dutch architects to create canals within its [[Christianshavns Vold|ramparts]] which are still well preserved today.<ref name=kher/> The canals themselves, branching off the central [[Christianshavns Kanal|Christianshavn Canal]] and lined with house boats and pleasure craft are one of the area's attractions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.travtasy.com/2018/04/copenhagen-itinerary-5-days-denmark.html|title=5 Days in Copenhagen Itinerary & What To Do|access-date=15 September 2019|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209055805/https://www.travtasy.com/2018/04/copenhagen-itinerary-5-days-denmark.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Another interesting feature is [[Freetown Christiania]], a fairly large area which was initially occupied by squatters during student unrest in 1971. Today it still maintains a measure of autonomy. The inhabitants openly sell drugs on "Pusher Street" as well as their arts and crafts. Other buildings of interest in Christianshavn include the [[Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen|Church of Our Saviour]] with its spiralling steeple and the magnificent Rococo [[Christian's Church, Copenhagen|Christian's Church]]. Once a warehouse, the [[North Atlantic House]] now displays culture from Iceland and Greenland and houses the [[Noma (restaurant)|Noma]] restaurant, known for its Nordic cuisine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/maritime-christianshavn-holmen|title=Maritime Christianshavn & Holmen|publisher=Visit Copenhagen|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000655/http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/maritime-christianshavn-holmen|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aok.dk/byliv/guide-to-christianshavn|title=Guide to Christianshavn|publisher=AOK|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050531/http://www.aok.dk/byliv/guide-to-christianshavn|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Vesterbro==== [[File:Halmtorvet seen from Øksnehallen.jpg|thumb|Halmtorvet in Vesterbro]] [[Vesterbro, Copenhagen|Vesterbro]], to the southwest of Indre By, begins with the [[Tivoli Gardens]], the city's top tourist attraction with its fairground atmosphere, its [[Pantomimeteatret|Pantomime Theatre]], its [[Tivolis Koncertsal|Concert Hall]] and its many rides and restaurants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.copenhagenet.dk/cph-map/cph-tivoli.asp|title=Tivoli|publisher=Copanhagenet.dk|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-date=2 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102120751/http://www.copenhagenet.dk/cph-map/CPH-Tivoli.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Carlsberg (district)|Carlsberg]] neighbourhood has some interesting vestiges of the old brewery of the same name including the [[Elephant Gate and Tower, Carlsberg|Elephant Gate]] and the [[Ny Carlsberg Brewhouse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carlsberggroup.com/Company/heritage/Pages/footprints.aspx|title=In the Footprints of Carlsberg's founders|publisher=Carlsberg Group|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202225237/http://www.carlsberggroup.com/Company/heritage/Pages/footprints.aspx|archive-date=2 December 2013}}</ref> The [[Tycho Brahe Planetarium]] is located on the edge of [[The Lakes, Copenhagen|Skt. Jørgens Sø]], one of the Copenhagen lakes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetariet.dk/english|title=About the Planetarium|publisher=Tycho Brahe Planetarium|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126045241/http://planetariet.dk/english|archive-date=26 November 2013}}</ref> [[Halmtorvet]], the old hay market behind the [[Copenhagen Central Station|Central Station]], is an increasingly popular area with its cafés and restaurants. The former cattle market Øksnehallen has been converted into a modern exhibition centre for art and photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/vesterbro|title=Vesterbro|publisher=Visit Copenhagen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003455/http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/vesterbro|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> [[Radisson Blu Royal Hotel]], built by Danish architect and designer [[Arne Jacobsen]] for the airline [[Scandinavian Airlines System]] (SAS) between 1956 and 1960 was once the tallest hotel in Denmark with a height of {{convert|69.60|m|abbr=on}} and the city's only skyscraper until 1969.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Kunst_og_kultur/Arkitektur/Danmark/SAS-hotellet?highlight=sas%20hotel%20k%C3%B8benhavn|title=SAS-hotellet|encyclopedia=Den Store Danske|access-date=7 December 2013|language=da|archive-date=9 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109060111/http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Kunst_og_kultur/Arkitektur/Danmark/SAS-hotellet?highlight=sas%20hotel%20k%C3%B8benhavn|url-status=live}}</ref> Completed in 1908, [[Det Ny Teater]] (the New Theatre) located in a passage between [[Vesterbrogade]] and [[Gammel Kongevej]] has become a popular venue for musicals since its reopening in 1994, attracting the largest audiences in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/det-ny-teater-gdk414422|title=Det Ny Teater|publisher=Visit Copenhagen|access-date=8 December 2013|archive-date=11 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211202751/http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/det-ny-teater-gdk414422|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Nørrebro==== [[File:Nørrebrogade - beginning.jpg|thumb|right|[[Dronning Louises Bro]] leading into [[Nørrebrogade]]]] [[Nørrebro]] to the northwest of the city centre has recently developed from a working-class district into a colourful cosmopolitan area with antique shops, non-Danish food stores and restaurants. Much of the activity is centred on [[Sankt Hans Torv]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aok.dk/byliv/guide-to-noerrebro|title=Guide to: Nørrebro|publisher=AOK|access-date=28 November 2013|archive-date=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203205956/http://www.aok.dk/byliv/guide-to-noerrebro|url-status=live}}</ref> and around [[Rantzausgade]]. Copenhagen's historic cemetery, [[Assistens Cemetery (Copenhagen)|Assistens Kirkegård]] halfway up Nørrebrogade, is the resting place of many famous figures including [[Søren Kierkegaard]], [[Niels Bohr]], and [[Hans Christian Andersen]] but is also used by locals as a park and recreation area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kk.dk/da/brugbyen/brug-steder-i-byen/groenne-omraader/kirkegaarde/assistens-kirkegaard|title=Assistens Kirkegård|publisher=Københavns Kommune|access-date=28 November 2013|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023051043/http://www.kk.dk/da/brugbyen/brug-steder-i-byen/groenne-omraader/kirkegaarde/assistens-kirkegaard|archive-date=23 October 2013}}</ref> ====Østerbro==== [[File:Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen, Copenhagen.jpg|thumb|The Gefion Fountain]] Just north of the city centre, [[Østerbro]] is an upper middle-class district with a number of fine mansions, some now serving as embassies.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_geografi/K%C3%B8benhavn/%C3%98sterbro|title=Østerbro|encyclopedia=Den Store Danske|access-date=28 November 2013|language=da|archive-date=7 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107225947/http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_geografi/K%C3%B8benhavn/%C3%98sterbro|url-status=live}}</ref> The district stretches from Nørrebro to the waterfront where ''[[The Little Mermaid (statue)|The Little Mermaid]]'' statue can be seen from the promenade known as [[Langelinie]]. Inspired by [[Hans Christian Andersen]]'s fairy tale, it was created by [[Edvard Eriksen]] and unveiled in 1913.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.copenhagenpictures.dk/mermaid.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991128173940/http://copenhagenpictures.dk/mermaid.html|archive-date=28 November 1999|title=The Little Mermaid|publisher=Copenhagen Pictures|access-date=28 November 2013}}</ref> Not far from the Little Mermaid, the old [[Kastellet, Copenhagen|Citadel]] (''Kastellet'') can be seen. Built by [[Christian IV of Denmark|Christian IV]], it is one of northern Europe's best preserved fortifications. There is also a windmill in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highways.dk/kobenhavn-kastellet/|first=Henrik|last=Lange|title=Kastellet ved Langelinie – Københavns smukke fæstningsanlæg|publisher=Highways.dk|date=26 September 2013|access-date=30 November 2013|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203121522/http://www.highways.dk/kobenhavn-kastellet/|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> The large [[Gefion Fountain]] ({{Lang|da|Gefionspringvandet}}) designed by [[Anders Bundgaard]] and completed in 1908 stands close to the southeast corner of Kastellet. Its figures illustrate a Nordic legend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kobenhavnshistorie.dk/bog/kko/g/kko_g-13.html|first=Jens|last=Fleischer|title=Gefionspringvandet|publisher=Selskabet for Københavns Historie|year=1985|access-date=30 November 2013|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041205/http://www.kobenhavnshistorie.dk/bog/kko/g/kko_g-13.html|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> ====Frederiksberg==== [[File:Frederiksberg Slot set fra plænen.jpg|thumb|Frederiksberg Palace]] [[Frederiksberg]], a separate municipality within the [[urban area of Copenhagen]], lies to the west of Nørrebro and Indre By and north of Vesterbro. Its landmarks include [[Copenhagen Zoo]] founded in 1869 with over 250 species from all over the world and [[Frederiksberg Palace]] built as a summer residence by [[Frederick IV of Denmark|Frederick IV]] who was inspired by Italian architecture. Now a military academy, it overlooks the extensive landscaped [[Frederiksberg Gardens]] with its [[follies]], waterfalls, lakes and decorative buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.danishnet.com/info.php/travel/frederiksberg-attractions-360.html|title=Frederiksberg Tourist Attractions|publisher=Danishnet.com|access-date=1 December 2013|archive-date=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004423/http://www.danishnet.com/info.php/travel/frederiksberg-attractions-360.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The wide tree-lined avenue of [[Frederiksberg Allé]] connecting [[Vesterbrogade]] with the Frederiksberg Gardens has long been associated with theatres and entertainment. While a number of the earlier theatres are now closed, the [[Betty Nansen Teatret|Betty Nansen Theatre]] and Aveny-T are still active.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oplev.frederiksberg.dk/turister-top/museer-og-teatre-paa-frederiksberg|title=Museer og teatre på Frederiksberg|publisher=Oplev Frederiksberg|access-date=2 December 2013|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203020941/http://oplev.frederiksberg.dk/turister-top/museer-og-teatre-paa-frederiksberg|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> ====Amagerbro==== Amagerbro (also known as Sønderbro) is the district located immediately south-east of [[Christianshavn]] at northernmost [[Amager]]. The old city moats and their surrounding parks constitute a clear border between these districts. The main street is [[Amagerbrogade]] which after the harbour bridge [[Langebro]], is an extension of [[H. C. Andersens Boulevard]] and has a number of various stores and shops as well as restaurants and pubs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amagercentret.dk/butikker/|title=Amager Centret Butikker – Se alle butikker og spisesteder her!|access-date=27 November 2018|archive-date=27 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127234355/https://www.amagercentret.dk/butikker/|url-status=live}}</ref> Amagerbro was built up during the two first decades of the twentieth century and is the city's southernmost block built area with typically 4–7 floors. Further south follows the Sundbyøster and Sundbyvester districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hovedstadshistorie.dk/amagerbro/|title=Amagerbro – KEND KØBENHAVN|access-date=27 November 2018|archive-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128034857/http://www.hovedstadshistorie.dk/amagerbro/|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Other districts==== Not far from [[Copenhagen Airport]] on the [[Kastrup]] coast, [[National Aquarium Denmark|The Blue Planet]] completed in March 2013 now houses the national aquarium. With its 53 aquariums, it is the largest facility of its kind in Scandinavia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denblaaplanet.dk/en/about-the-blue-planet/|title=About The Blue Planet|date=6 July 2013|publisher=Den Blå Planet|access-date=7 December 2013|archive-date=11 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211115349/http://www.denblaaplanet.dk/en/about-the-blue-planet/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Grundtvig's Church]], located in the northern suburb of [[Bispebjerg]], was designed by [[P.V. Jensen Klint]] and completed in 1940. A rare example of [[Expressionist architecture|Expressionist]] church architecture, its striking [[westwork|west façade]] is reminiscent of a church organ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tyznik.com/analysis/grundtvigs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717125340/http://www.tyznik.com/analysis/grundtvigs/|archive-date=17 July 2011|first=Michael|last=Tyznik|title=Grundtvigs Kirke|publisher=Web Archive: Michael Tyznik design portfolio|access-date=7 December 2013}}</ref>
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