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 Christiania
This offbeat district, once a barracks for soldiers, is within walking
distance of Vor Frelsers Kirke at Christianshavn. The craft shops and
restaurants here are fairly cheap
because the residents refuse to pay Denmark's crippling 25% tax. In 1971
many young and homeless people moved in, without the city's permission,
proclaiming Christiania a "free city." It has been a controversial place
ever since. It's an oasis of self-government, collective spirit, and
individual freedom, just a five-minute bike ride from the center of town.
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| | Copenhagen galleries
Danish contemporary art has never had it better. International recognition and public
acknowledgement have opened the gallery doors to a new generation of Danish artists,
who are rapidly making their mark.
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| |  Copenhagen Jazz Festival
A pint of Tuborg Classic in hand, the Danish summer, and dozens of world-class jazz performers: oh, baby.
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| |  The Little Mermaid
Far out at sea lived a sea King with six children, the youngest being a little mermaid.
So begins Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tale about the Little Mermaid. The statue of
her remains the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark. Though a statue, the Little
Mermaid has had a tough life: She has been decapitated and covered in paint several times.
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 Nyhavn
This is where the Danes meet for a quick beer or for the whole lazy afternoon. This
harbor-front neighborhood was developed 300 years ago to attract traffic
and commerce to the city center. Until 1970, the area was a favorite haunt
of drunken sailors and prostitutes... it's now been cleared out and Nyhavn
has become a semi-touristy, yet still appealing spot to pass the day.
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 Tivoli
Gardens
These amusement gardens were built on the site of former fortifications in
the heart of Copenhagen, on the south side of Rdhuspladsen. Some 160,000
flowers and 110,000 electric lights set the scene. A collection of
restaurants, dance halls, theaters, beer gardens, and lakes make up
Tivoli, built in 1843.
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| | Kids height Copenhagen
In Copenhagen children are part of the scenery and Copenhagen is a perfect city for a
visitor with kids. There are many children friendly museums and in the mind of a child
Tivoli needs no further introduction.
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| | Copenhagen Card
If you are visiting the Danish capital, the new EUR 21, 24-hour Copenhagen Card has to
be the biggest bargain in the city. The card offers free entrance to 40 museums and
attractions, plus discounts on entrance to 11 other cultural and tourist sights.
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| | Christmas in Copenhagen
With several Christmas markets, ice rinks and special traditions Copenhagen is truly a
"Christmas city". This Festive Season is the most eagerly anticipated by all Danes, who
have passed down its pleasures and traditions from generation to generation.
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| | Basic facts about Christmas in Copenhagen "yuletide traditions"
Did you know that Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve where families dance around the
Christmas tree? Or that the breweries produce a special Christmas beer only available
around Christmas?
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