Copenhagen, Capital city and financial center in Zealand region, Denmark
Description
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and sits on several islands connected by bridges and waterways. Wide cycling lanes run along most streets and pass through parks, waterfront promenades and between low brick buildings.
History
A fishing village dating to the 10th century evolved into a trading center during medieval times and was named the capital in the early 15th century. Multiple fires destroyed large sections in the 18th century, after which many structures were rebuilt using stone.
Culture
Residents meet regularly in public urban gardens and use communal barbecue spots tucked between apartment buildings across the city. Coffee houses stay open late with outdoor seating arranged even when temperatures fall, and blankets appear for those who choose to stay longer.
Practical
Most sights are located within a walkable center and can be reached on foot or by rented bicycle, available nearly everywhere. Public transport connects all districts, and a single ticket works across buses, trains and the metro within the same fare zone.
Did you know?
Over half of all inhabitants use bicycles as their primary means of transport every day, even during winter months with snow and ice. Across more than 350 kilometers of separated bike lanes, bicycle traffic frequently passes cars on main roads during peak hours.
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The Little Mermaid
2 km
Tivoli Gardens
1.5 km
Christiansborg Palace
1.3 km
Nyhavn
1.5 km
Amalienborg
1.5 km
Rosenborg Castle
480 m
Rundetaarn
696 m
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
1.6 km
Kastellet
1.6 km
Frederik's Church
1.2 km
Christus
832 m
Copenhagen Opera House
2 km
Church of Our Saviour
2.2 km
Grundtvig's Church
4 km
Strøget
1 km
Nørrebro
674 m
Ungdomshuset
1.6 km
National Museum of Denmark
1.4 km
Superkilen
2.3 km
Royal Danish Theatre
1.3 km
Børsen
1.5 km
Copenhagen Zoo
3.4 km
Copenhagen City Hall
1.3 km
Forum Copenhagen
1.2 km
Østerbro
2.2 km
The Lakes, Copenhagen
311 m
Church of Our Lady
837 m
Statens Museum for Kunst
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