Places To Visit In Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid, Round Tower and Tivoli Gardens
The capital of Denmark offers many cultural and historical attractions for tourists to explore. These are a few of the older historical sites.
A visit to Copenhagen can be overwhelming because of the many locations and attractions an old city has to offer. These three attractions are located within close distance of each other and can easily be visited even during a short stop in Copenhagen.
- The Little Mermaid
The sculpture, The Little Mermaid, was originally donated in 1913 to the city of Copenhagen by Danish Brewer Carl Jacobsen, who had watched the ballet, The Little Mermaid, at the Royal Theater and was so inspired by the lead dancer, Ellen Price, he ordered a sculpture made in her image as the mermaid. The sculpture is an illustration of Danish born author Hans Christian Andersen’s world famous fairy tale, which tells the story of a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. The small bronze statue of the mermaid sits on a rock by the Copenhagen seashore Langelinje.
Over the years the little sculpture had survived numerous attempts of vandalism to a degree unknown to most national monuments around the world. Her head and arms have been cut of on several occasions, her hair has been painted bright red, she has worn a bra and has been pushed completely of the rock she sits on.
- Round Tower
Close to the center of Copenhagen, the Round Tower majestically stands with its one of a kind architecture ready to be explored. The tower, which was finished in 1642, was build on orders of King Christian IV, who wanted to bring together three of the most important aspects of a Copenhagen University students life together in one building: A university library, a student church and an astronomical observatory. Today the tower and its facilities are no longer limited to student use only, but completely open to the public. The old library hall atop of the church serves as an art gallery and concert hall. A 209-meter (686 feet) long spiral walk winds around inside the tower from the bottom to the top where visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of Copenhagen, 34.8 meters (105 feet) above the street.
- The Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest and best-preserved amusement parks in the world, opened it doors in 1843. The park was when it opened located right outside the city lines of Copenhagen. But as the city has grown over the years it has closed in around the park, and today Tivoli Gardens is in the center of Copenhagen right across from the Central Station. During the day the park is great for a stroll down the many trails that cut through the park. Stop and watch the entertainment on one of the many outdoor stages or enjoy a cup of coffee at a quiet café. At night every tree and bush lights up as the park is lit up for night visitors. The park is open mid-April through September and again in December when the park host an annual christmas market.
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