Copenhagen is the capital and most populated city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,246,611 and a metropolitan population of 1,975,361 (as of 1 April 2014). It is situated on the eastern coast of Zealand, 42 km (26 mi) northwest of Malmö, Sweden and 164 km (102 mi) northeast of Odense. The city stretches across parts of the island of Amager and also contains the enclave of Frederiksberg, a municipality in its own right. Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century.
Recognize this guy in front of the City Hall? Hans Christian Anderson (1805-1875)!! He wasn't born here but moved from a small town in Denmark to this capitol city as a teen. We spent our one day here doing the Rick Steves walk through the city and left frustrated with so many unseen sights both in outside of the city.
This colorful barrier was actually hiding construction behind it but it turned out to be a great photograph.
The most colorful areas of the walk was Nyhavn, along a canal, established in the 1670s as a sailors' quarters. Now it is gentrified with cafes, jazz clubs and tattoo shops.
On our walk we found a great outdoor Italian market in the old town center, Gammeltorv and had fun buying olives, cheese and bread. Some of this and some of that please......
The Polse, sold in sausage wagons is a danish institution. We got one with crispy, fried onions. Tasted good with our beer.
The stork fountain is the Amagertorv. Across the street is the Royal Copenhagen store- 3 floors of porcelain for you lovers of dishes.
We took a canal boat ride back to the ship but it started to rain and blow. It was a long ride and we are only pretending to be happy.
As we rode the canal boat we passed the 2005 new opera house paid for by Maersk Shipping as a gift to the city and designed by Henning Larson. Later in the blog you will see another of his new buildings.
Recognize this guy in front of the City Hall? Hans Christian Anderson (1805-1875)!! He wasn't born here but moved from a small town in Denmark to this capitol city as a teen. We spent our one day here doing the Rick Steves walk through the city and left frustrated with so many unseen sights both in outside of the city.This colorful barrier was actually hiding construction behind it but it turned out to be a great photograph.The most colorful areas of the walk was Nyhavn, along a canal, established in the 1670s as a sailors' quarters. Now it is gentrified with cafes, jazz clubs and tattoo shops.
On our walk we found a great outdoor Italian market in the old town center, Gammeltorv and had fun buying olives, cheese and bread. Some of this and some of that please......
As you all know there were many great Danes in history. Here's one we met. He was taking his owner for a walk.
The Polse, sold in sausage wagons is a danish institution. We got one with crispy, fried onions. Tasted good with our beer.The stork fountain is the Amagertorv. Across the street is the Royal Copenhagen store- 3 floors of porcelain for you lovers of dishes. We took a canal boat ride back to the ship but it started to rain and blow. It was a long ride and we are only pretending to be happy.As we rode the canal boat we passed the 2005 new opera house paid for by Maersk Shipping as a gift to the city and designed by Henning Larson. Later in the blog you will see another of his new buildings.
Our rainy day concluded with another reminder of Hans Christian And erson. The Little Mermaid sculpture is really very small and is outside of the main city but was next to our ship. She was a gift to the city from beer magnate Carl Jacobson in 1909.
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