Copenhagen, Denmark -May 18

Copenhagen, Denmark -May 18

Copenhagen charms visitors like a Danish fairy tale. 

One of the most beautiful cities in the Baltic, it began as a fishing village and boasts more than 850 years of history. 

It has been an important Scandinavian port since the age of the Vikings and remains one of Europe's most enchanting places, thanks to Tivoli Gardens, the world's oldest amusement park, Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen's largest monument, and The Little Mermaid statue, sitting in the harbor at Langelinie. 

Grand palaces also grace the cityscape, including Amalienborg, the royal winter residence,  Christiansborg, seat of the Danish Parliament and Queens Royal Reception Rooms, and the Rosenborg Castle, home to the Danish Crown Jewels.  Two others are right outside the city limits. What other city has five palaces!!!!

The brightly hued houses and wooden ships of Nyhavn, or "New Harbor," are a delight to explore. 

Iconic symbol of Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid

Queens Royal Yacht in harbor

Gefion Fountain and St Alban's

Goddess Gefion and several oxen

St Alban's

Queen waits for yacht in the bldg w crown on top

Mobile Coffee Wagon

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace Sq

Marble Church made of stone

Housing built for Navy in 17th century

Typical Danish Church

A gate to 17th century Citadel, One of Europe’s best preserved fortresses, w 8 moats, ramparts, cannon bastions, church, barracks 

Church of Holy Spirit

Christiansborg Castle

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli

Tivoli Gardens park entrance

City Hall Square, City Hall on right 

City Hall entrance

City Hall hall

Front of City Hall

New Harbor -  Nyhavn