Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with 2 million inhabitants in Copenhagen metropolitan area. Copenhagen is mostly situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand. The Oresund Bridge connects Copenhagen and Malmo, Sweden by rail and road.
The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmarks; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe. Serving roughly 2 million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the busiest airport in the Nordic countries.
Tourism is a major contributor to Copenhagen's economy, attracting visitors due to the city's harbour, cultural attractions and award-winning restaurants.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 3 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park and pleasure garden opened in 1843. Tivoli is the second-most popular seasonal amusement park in the world after Europa-Park.
- The Little Mermaid statue, a city icon and has been a major tourist attraction since its unveiling in 1913.
- Amalienborg Palace, the home of the Danish royal family.
- Christiansborg Palace. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Danish Supreme Court.
- Frederik's Church, known as The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) for its rococo architecture, is an Evangelical Lutheran church.
- Frederiksstaden, is a district considered to be one of the most important rococo complexes in Europe.
- Rosenborg Castle Gardens, is the oldest and most visited park in the city.
- City Hall, is the headquarters of the municipal council and the mayor.
- Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district.
- Strøget, a popular tourist attraction in the centre of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe.
- Gammeltorv, the oldest square in the city.
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