more Copehagen is a city of rich history and active present. As Danes are sometimes considered as the happiest people in the world, their capitol city is definitely nice place for living, and worth at least a short visit.

more Indre By means literally inner city, and is a name of the oldest district of Copenhagen, the historical core of it. Until 1870 the centre was surrounded by city walls, which cause a „condensation”of historical buildings. Most of Copenhagen monuments are now easily accessible by foot or bike.

more The smallest, but most recognized monument in Copenhagen is Little Mermaid, a fairy-tale character who inhabit the Copenhagen Harbour.

more As every European city, Copenhagen had first the city walls around the whole city and later - the system of fortifications able to stop army equipped with cannons and guns. Kastellet is beautifully preserved example of such construction.

more Amalienborg is a complex of four palaces from the end of 18th century, which are now the main royal family seat. The identical, classicizing buildings are surrounding the octagonal square, and are separated from pier by so called waterfront gardens.

more The construction of this amazing, domed church, begun in 1740, during construction of the new district – Frederiksstaden.

more In a year 2000 private investor donate the Opera House to the Danish state. Construction started in 2001, on a island Holmen, opposite the Amalienborg. The opening took place in 2005, and Queen Margrethe II, who has her own balcony in the opera, was present during the ceremony.

more Nyhavn is a canal connecting Kongens Nytorov (New King's Square) with an open sea. It was create between 1670 and 1673, by the arm power of prisoners from Dano-Swedish War. Today it is vivid entertainment centre, with many cafes and restaurants located in bright coloured townhouses.

more The monumental building of Christianborg Palace, which now host the Parliament and many governmental offices, is located in a very core of historical Copenhagen.

more Christianshavn (literally Christian's Port) is a district of Copenhagen, founded in early 17th century by a king Christian IV.

more When Christian IV founded new district, Christianshavn, there appeared the need of building the new church. What was then a temporary, wooden chapel is now one of the most interesting churches in Copenhagen.

more Christiania, called by inhabitants the Freetown or the Town, is a partly independent “city within a city”, and a home to hippies, anarchist and drug dealers.

more The Kronborg Castle lies on a peninsula, over the narrowest point of Oresund, the sound between Denmark and Sweden. The castle was perpetuate by William Shakespeare, who located here the famous play ”Hamlet”, and in 2000 it was located on a UNESCO World Heritage List.