For
your next holiday, visit Copenhagen, Denmark - a jewel within the Nordic
region by Martin McAllister
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, holds a wealth of
magnificent attractions and exudes an undeniably captivating charm; in
fact, Copenhagen was recently ranked as one of the world's best cities to
live in. But what is it that makes this city so amazing? There’s
really only one way to find out – that is by paying a visit to
Copenhagen yourself!
There
is a great deal to see in Copenhagen, and there are a variety of ways in
which to experience it all. You might like to take a guided bus or
walking tour for a comprehensive excursion; however, it's also a great
idea to hire a bike and sightsee at your own pace. Some of the city's
main attractions include the old port of Nyhavn, Copenhagen City Hall and
the Rosenborg Castle. However, if you're looking to escape towards the
city's more serene settings, you could head to the peaceful Tivoli Gardens or to Bellevue Beach instead.
Another must-see attraction - and undoubtedly one of the most famous in
Copenhagen - is the harbour's Little Mermaid statue, which is a monument
to fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Anderson.
For
visitors interested in the arts, Copenhagen boasts a number of museums,
galleries and theatres. Among the most popular are the Royal Museum of
Fine Arts, The Royal Theatre, the Glyptotek Art Museum and the
Frilandsmuseet open-air museum. Copenhagen is also well known for its
music scene - particularly jazz, and the city even hosts an annual
festival - called the Copenhagen Jazz Festival; with its unparalleled
splendour, it attracts countless people.
 
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If you
love shopping, you'll have a field day on Stroget - a pedestrianised
shopping street in central Copenhagen. The street is also known for
providing free entertainment - in the form of music, magic, juggling and
more - particularly between the Nytorv and Hojbro Plads. And for anyone
who loves to try different foods, Copenhagen boasts an impressive array
of cuisines - but don't forget to try traditional favourites such as
"smorrebrod" and the renowned freshly baked danishes!
If
you're considering a holiday, you'll find a number of hotels in
Copenhagen city centre, where you can be close to the city's top
attractions. Or, if your trip to Copenhagen is business-related, you
could choose to stay near the airport instead. You'll also find that most
hotels conveniently offer meeting rooms and conference halls for groups
of all sizes. However, rest assured that whatever your reason for
travelling to this wonderful city may be, you're guaranteed to be taken
aback with its culture, beauty and sheer magnificence.
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the author: Martin McAllister
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Tivoli Gardens by
Nedko Kolev
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One of
Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions, the Tivoli Gardens opened
in 1843. This highly popular entertainment park combines all the fun of
fairground rides with fountains and fireworks, concerts and ballets,
top-quality restaurants and fast-food outlets. Based on the 18th-century
ornamental gardens popular in Europe at the time, Tivoli features
Chinese-style pagodas and Moorish pavilions, as well as the Hanging
Gardens and the Bubble Fountain.
Among
the many fairground rides are a traditional roller coaster, a ferris
wheel, and a "freefall" tower, as well as rides designed
especially for children. You can also have fun in the amusement arcades
and shooting galleries.
The
gardens are at their most enthralling after dusk, when thousands of tiny
lights illuminate the park. At night, open-air theaters host all forms of
entertainment, from jugglers to jazz bands and performances of Italian
Commedia Dell`Arte. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a spectacular
fireworks display just before midnight.
A good
time to visit Tivoli is between late November and Christmas. At this
time, the gardens are transformed into a bustling Christmas fair, where
you can sample traditional Danish seasonal fare, buy many specialty
Christmas gifts, and ice-skate on Tivoli Lake.
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