this video is closed captioned in english and spanish subtitles top 10 places to see in
copenhagen hello everyone all of us at one time wanted to visit the land that gave birth to the
ferocious vikings and why wouldn't you the land look so beautiful in the films and movies we have
all seen copenhagen the capital of denmark will give you just the taste of what the country has to
offer and there is probably a high chance that you would want to stay longer than originally planned
so today we will talk about the top 10 places that you have to see in copenhagen
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please click the bell icon to get notified when we publish a new video number one tivoli gardens
tivoli gardens is so much more than just your average park crossing hc andreessen's boulevard
from town hall square leads to the inspiration for the disney theme parks the famed tivoli amusement
park and pleasure gardens were built somewhere around 1843. the huge entrance at vesta brogue
is impossible to miss with the towering archway flanked by columns welcoming visitors and tourists
tavali feels festive no matter what time of year you visit the gardens themselves you will find
your way through a village complete with small but cute shops in a lake decorated by well-lit trees
that are mirrored serenely in the water this is likely the only serenity you will find in this
miniature theme park which is bound to bring out the kid in every visitor you will also find more
than 20 attractions including a roller coaster roundabout halls of mirrors pantomime puppet
and open air theaters if you get puckish then you don't need to look any further and can
gorge yourself on delicious food in any one of the restaurants and cafes located around here
there are also flower gardens and a more styled concert hall which is particularly pleasing
when lit up at night you might also recognize some of the sights from movies and tv shows you
might have watched well things get even better when christmas rolls around so do not miss a
trip to this beautiful destination number two national museum of denmark located in an easy
10-minute walk from tavoli along vesta grade the national museum of denmark stands in all its glory
it is a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in danish history and culture the
danish history collection contains a sun chariot and there are impressive runic stones on display
the chariot is more than 2 000 years old there are also romanesque gothic church fittings
danish porcelain and silver and antiquities and coin collections among other items
the ethnographic collection which includes greenlandic artifacts provides a vivid picture
of life among the eskimos other intriguing areas in the museum show diverse regions of the world
such as asia africa and oceana as well as indian culture however that is not all there is also
the prince's place 1744 a rococo building influenced by the french style of the period
and the tor veltson's museum is also worth a visit number three the national gallery of denmark
the national gallery of denmark has the world's most extensive collection of danish art
spanning the centuries from the 1700s to the present as well as notable works from other
nations highlights of this wonderful building include the danish and nordic art exhibition
which spans 150 years as well as paintings by the dutch masters edvard munch and picasso among
others now who wouldn't see these artists at their finest natural light floods the upper floors which
gives the gallery a wonderful airy ambience but be sure to pick up a map before exploring all
the collections so you don't miss any of these impressive works moving around from art piece to
art piece sure works up an appetite well you can just take a break at the on-site cafe for example
it's especially lovely and it's a terrific area to relax and take in the scenery number
four christiansburg place on the tiny island of slut-shulman sits the danish seat of government
and an attraction that should top any tourist travel itinerary christiansburg boasts more than
800 years of history and today the place is home to the parliament the prime minister's christian
berg has a rich history dating back over 800 years and it now houses the parliament the
prime minister's office and the supreme court moreover the royal house still uses numerous
parts of the building albeit happily much of it is open to the public when the current palace
was being erected the remnants of the bishop's castle and the medieval fortress which occupy
the site where bishop epsilon built the city's first walls in 1167 were uncovered they can
now be seen by visitors this palace also has the honor of being the largest castle in scandinavia
and is the only building in the world where all branches of government are in the same structure
number five denblay planet it might be difficult to note this from the ground but the den blade
planet was built to look like a whirlpool now isn't that cool well things are about to get
much cooler as you head inside the aquarium denblay planet is the largest aquarium in
northern europe and is one of the best attractions in copenhagen the aquarium's inner passageways run
like tributaries from the central core via eight sections and are built of aluminum covered walls
that simulate the sense of rolling ocean waves nearly 50 aquariums and exhibits line these trails
housing everything from eagle rays to turtles and even hammerhead sharks you will also be able to
see sea horses moire eels and even alligators well it is a fantasy wonderland for people who
love aquatic animals so if you are looking to spot ocean animals up close or are interested in marine
life that cause tropical rivers and lakes home you are sure to find something inspired in this venue
so relax in the cafe and watch the otters play or go into the tropical touch pool and touch a
sea creature this facility offers something for everyone number six the round tower on camaguere
is the round tower it is a 36 meter high structure built as an observatory in 1642 it now houses an
entire collection connected with the famous danish astronomer tickle bra a platform accessible
through a large spiral ramp is an intriguing treat the panoramic views of the city from the
top are spectacular the glass floor which is 25 meters above the ground and allows visitors to
see into the castle's heart is a new attraction fans of the tinderbox by hans christian anderson
will recognize the tower from the well-known story so after you have taken in the views
and are getting your breath back you should continue with a short walk around old town
or you can wander through skindigra and kaisegras tugabra the trove one of copenhagen's most
charming squares with its brightly colored old houses number seven castell and the little mermaid
well any trip to copenhagen without seeing the little mermaid is indeed incomplete so if you want
to visit the famed mermaid you have to walk along the coastline from new home to castel and admire
the landmark monument and surroundings many boat trips sail by the mermaid but seeing it from the
ground provides a far better perspective meanwhile casta all is the former citadel of frederickson
the oldest parts of which date from around 162. the citadel's building is well maintained and
well worth exploring the little mermaid den lilla hathu which you will be able to see from the shore
is the official emblem of copenhagen the bronze sculpture was made by edward erickson
in 1913 and is based on a concept from one of the fairy tales of hans christian andersen
that relates the story of a mermaid who once came out of the depths of the sea because she had
fallen in love with the prince however the story's finale was not as pleasant as the prince did not
reciprocate the mermaid's affections forcing her to leave the human realm and return to the sea
number eight nuan harbor now you may be wondering what is so interesting about a harbor well
located to the rear of amelian bow lies nuhong which is flanked by a street of the same name
during the summer the charming region becomes a hive of activity the canelo is lined by brightly
painted gabled buildings bringing a burst of color to dreary days and inviting visitors to stop in
for a look at the products on sale in the stores and tasty meals in the restaurants and cafes
that call this place home an anchor marks the end of the harbor and acts as a memorial to danish
soldiers who perished during world war ii a fiasco or light ship from 1885 is moored among the lovely
museum ships hydrofoil and catamaran services to sweden as well as tourist tours around the harbor
are available from new hound number nine stroget shopping mall how can a foreign trip be complete
without a lot of shopping well the stroget shopping mall is enough to make even the choosiest
of buyers happy located at around a five minute distance from christiansburg this shopping is full
of boutiques cafes and restaurants strogate is a nickname from the 1800s and it consists of many
roads crisscrossing over one another beginning at town hall square international labels such
as max mara prada louis vuitton and hermes may be found near the end of the street facing kangen's
new toe in contrast more economical shopping can be found at city hall square in h m weekday and
zara number 10 christiania this area might look a bit different from your traditional homes but
considering the history of the area that is to be expected this area started out as a hippie
settlement and is indeed an unusual place it is a functioning alternative society a place where
many accepted norms simply don't apply and people live by their own rules cars are banned and horses
and bicycles roam the street and you will get to see handmade houses and buildings it truly is a
different world well that is all for today's video i hope you enjoyed the video do leave us a comment
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