- The iconic Little Mermaid statue is located at the edge of Copenhagen Harbor, a tribute to the tragic character in a Hans Christian Andersen story. The petite bronze work, created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, is the most visited attraction in Denmark, according to the Danish Tourist Board.
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Opened in 1843, Tivoli Gardens is the oldest amusement park in the world. The site features rides, restaurants, a concert hall, a theater and, of course, gardens. Walt Disney visited the park in the 1940s with his wife and said Tivoli was the inspiration for Disneyland and his subsequent parks.
Tivoli Gardens
Vesterbrogade - P.O.Box 233
1630 Copenhagen V - Denmark
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The official residence of the Danish royal family, Amalienborg consists of four classical, rococo-style palaces. The site has a octagonal center courtyard with a equestrian statue of King Frederick V and is flanked by Frederick's Church and the Copenhagen Opera House. Visitors to Amalienborg can tour many of the palace rooms, explore art and decorative pieces in the museum and view the Danish crown jewels.
Amailenborg
Oster Voldgade 4A
1350 Kobenhavn K
(011) 45 3315 3286 -
Located in central Copenhagen, the National Museum of Denmark houses a treasure of Danish paintings, furniture, decorative arts and sculpture. Situated in an 18th century mansion, the museum also traces more than 14,000 years of Danish history.
National Museum of Denmark
Ny Vestergade 10, Copenhagen
(011) 45 33 13 44 11 - The Stroget, a pedestrian-only shopping street, extends from Copenhagen's City Hall Square to New King's Square. The shops there include many of the city's high-end retailers as well as design and jewelry stores, souvenir shops, cafeterias and fast food outlets. During the summer months, visitors can enjoy a variety of street entertainment.
