Copenhagen Capital of Denmark is located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Regarded as a leading centre of culture, business, media and science, Copenhagen has attracted a lot of tourists throughout the world. Besides that, it is recognized to be one of the world's most environmental friendly cities. The water in the inner harbor is so clean that it can be swum in. It can be said that Copenhagen is an ancient with a variety of historical castles. People here are hospitable and aware of protecting the environment. Nearly 36% citizens commute to work by bicycle. Visiting this millennium city, tourists must see the statue of Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum.
The statue of Little Mermaid
The statue of Little Mermaid is situated on a rock in Langilinic Harbor. Created by the sculptor Edvard Eriksen, the statue is 1.25 meters high and weighs around 175 kg. It was unveiled on August 23rd,1913.
The statue of Little Mermaid is an icon and a major tourist attraction in Copenhagen
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is an old castle built based on renaissance architecture of the 17th century. Originally built in 1606, the castle had been expanded several times until 1624. Throne, crown and the Royal Medals are carefully kept in Rosenborg Castle.
Rosenborg Castle is open to the public for tours and serves as a museum of the royal collections
The Rosenborg Castle Garden is considered as the oldest royal garden in Denmark
Frederiksborg Palace
Frederiksborg Palace was built as a royal residence and is now known as The Museum of National History
Collection of royal portraits are exhibited in Frederiksborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace, which is the winter home of the Danish royal family, has four identical palace facades. A monumental statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V was placed in the center of the square.
Over the years, kings and their royal members resided in four different palaces
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum is to exhibit ancient cultures around the Mediterranean and as well as more modern ones. The museum's collection includes works of impressionists such as Degas, Rodin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum consists of more than 10,000 works of art
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church is the parish church of the German-speaking community. It was built in the middle of the 15th century and is now the oldest building in Copenhagen. This church boasts for its extensive complex of sepulchral chapels.
St. Peter's Church is among four Catholic parish churches in Copenhagen
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