Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark , located on the water
on the eastern side of Denmark in Scandanavia, Northern Europe. The former Danish town, Malmo, now Sweden ’s third largest
city, is located just across the water.
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The Øresund Bridge
which was opened in 2000 connects Denmark and Sweden with a combination
bridge/tunnel so it is now possible to travel to Malmo by car
or train across the bridge in approx. 20 minutes. Roskilde was
the capital of Denmark until 1443 when it was replaced by Copenhagen
. It is a very cosmopolitan city of over half a million people
and a popular destination for visitors. The Store Baelt Bridge
links the city to Denmark ’s mainland. It is also an important
fishing, commercial and naval port. Copenhagen ’s industry
includes the manufacture of ships, pharmaceuticals, beer and
plastics as well as the famous Copenhagen Ware pottery and china.
One of the popular attractions in the centre of the city is
the world famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park, and the Langelinie
Promenade on the water-front which has the well-known landmark
of the statue of the Little Mermaid from the fairytale by Hans
Christian Andersen. North of the city is Bakken, a very old and
historic amusement park
Frederiksberg is a suburb of Copenhagen where the Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain factory is located, as well as a palace, and the zoo.
Another large suburb is called Gentofte
The Old town centre is an interesting area to visit. The area
of the city called Christiania became a Free City when in 1970
a group of squatters claimed it. Another landmark is the Amalienborg
Square which is surrounded by palaces built in the 18 th century,
including the current Danish royal residence. There is also the
city hall, citadel, an observatory and the Cathedral of Our Lady
which was constructed in the early part of the 12 th century
and then rebuilt in the 19 th century. Slotsholmen is an island
that has a harbour on one side and moats on the other three and
is the location of the 18 th century Christiansborg Palace .
Close to the Palace are the locations of the Danish parliament,
foreign office and courts. The stock exchange is also situated
there and a museum.
There are some wonderful sandy beaches close to the city centre
and it is possible to travel there by train. Although the beaches
are not typically set up with resort-style amenities, the water
is clean and blue – and during the summer the water temperature
is approx. 17-20C. Copenhagen also has an international casino.
For football enthusiasts the Parken Stadium has a roof cover.
Gymnastics is another popular sport and Copenhagen is also known
for its sailing and water sports. For golfers there are over
20 well-maintained courses in the Copenhagen area as well as
an indoor driving range. Other popular activities in the Copenhagen
area are fishing, windsurfing, hiking and mountain biking.
As throughout all of Denmark , Copenhagen ’s inhabitants
are known for their liberal outlook and it is a naturalist island,
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