subject: Copenhagen A Unique Destination For Holiday! [print this page] From a small fishing village that hardly anyone had ever heard of to a position as the dazzling capital of the Danish Empire and to its current position as one of the world's most talked about as well as sung of cities is a colourful history. But now Copenhagen is a booming tourist destination that combines a rich history with a distinctly ecofriendly vision for the future.
It is the capital of Denmark and features attractions ranging from royal castles to a controversial free town within the city. Tourists can get around the city by foot, bicycle, Segway, or by using the 24-hour public transportation system.
Copenhagen is the largest metropolis in Scandinavia and considered as a centre of culture and arts with plenty of sightseeing and entertainment activities to offer visitors - together with multitude of shopping facilities and the longest pedestrian street system in the world. Copenhagen is the seat of the National Parliament (Folketinget) - the Royal Residence and Supreme High Court.
The history of Copenhagen is the history of Denmark, just as Denmark's history is that of Copenhagen. Ever since Bishop Absalon built his "Castle at Havn" in 1167, the city has been a leading player in the country's history - not always as the country's capital, but always as one of the most important localities in the Kingdom.
Modern Development
Copenhagens first airport was built in 1925, and its first skyscrapers rose in 1956. The 9.5-mile Oresund Bridge opened in 2000, connecting Denmark to Sweden.
Things to Do
Start with the iconic Little Mermaid statue (on loan to Bejing until October 2010) then enjoy the evening illuminations in romantic Tivoli Gardens. The National Museum houses archaeological finds in an 18th-century mansion, while timeless pleasures thrive in Museum Erotica and classical sculptures fill the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Take a canal tour or see the streets by bike, and learn beer facts at the Carlsberg Museum.
See Denmark's much-admired contributions to modernism behind the smoked glass exterior of the Danish Design Centre.
Copenhagen today
During the 20th century until today - Copenhagen has grown into a thriving modern city and is the Capital of Denmark with more than 1,8 million inhabitants living in and around the greater Copenhagen area. being the largest city in Scandinavia - Copenhagen is considered as a centre of culture and arts with plenty of sightseeing and entertainment activities to offer visitors - together with multitude of shopping facilities and the longest pedestrian street system in the world. But Copenhagen has also become an international city - with a rich commercial and educational environment - since Bishop Absalon planned to build his citadel to protect the city in the year 1160.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Outdoor concerts light up Tivoli Gardens and ballet and classical performances ring out at Tivoli Concert Hall. Enjoy top music at contemporary Copenhagen Opera House and regular recitals in city-wide churches. Jazz is a huge part of the city's culture, peaking at the annual Jazz Festival. Late-night revellers can join in on the merrymaking in the traditional beer houses and dance clubs in sterbro. Copenhageners like to go out late so you could be dancing alone if you get to a club before midnight.
