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| We’re happy to be back in Copenhagen, Denmark. Before we board our cruise ship we spent some time exploring Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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| One of the original gates to the old city |
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| The Dragon Fountain in City Hall Square was removed for 30 years and just recently returned to its home. |
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| On the waterfront |
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| Frederic’s Church popularly known as The Marble church for its rococo architecture. |
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| Church Interior |
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| Rosenborg Castle |
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| The Rundetaarn or Round Tower is a 17th century tower and one of the many projects of Christian IV of Denmark. It was built as an astronomical observatory and noted for its equestrian staircase inside. |
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| Komgend Nytorv is a lovely public square centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. It was laid out by Christian V in 1670 with an equestrian statue of himself at its center. |
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| The Danish Royal Guard march from Rosenborg Castle to Amelie Palace where the ceremony takes place. |
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| Church of our Lady originally built in the 1100’s but rebuilt 3 times and completed in 1829 |
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| Church interior |
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| A popular tourist destination is Nyhavn. It was packed with tourists, Hans Christian Anderson lived on the other side of the canal. |
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| Art museum |
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| Sankt Pauls Plads 2 |
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| These people are staging a protest. The owners of this square want to remove the statues and put in a car park. I am not sure when I have ever seen such a bored group of people. |
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| Greek Orthodox Church |
I've long wanted to go to Cobenhagen, Lisa. It looks a lovely accessible city. Your photos are lovely. Now I shall look forward to seeing where you go next.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a lovely place to visit. I would encourage you to visit some day.
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