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Map of cities in Denmark
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Copenhagen
Be sure to look at the statue which first comes to mind when Copenhagen is mentioned. It is of course, about the monument dedicated to the famous heroine of the fairy tale, the Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue), created by Hans Christian Andersen. By the way, the life of this great storyteller is directly connected with the city, as it was here that he lived and worked. Hence, there is a museum on the territory of the city devoted to the writer’s works. It is called the H.C. Andersen … Read more 
Odense
Many sights of the city are connected with the name of Hans Christian Andersen - and this is not only the Andersen Museum. Numerous sculptures depicting characters of the writer's works are erected throughout the city. Among them are "The Wild Swans", "Thumbelina", "The Tin Soldier", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Darning Needle", "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep". There is no "The Little Mermaid" looking at the ships in the harbor of Copenhagen. However, there are several statues of … Read more
Arhus
The starting point of many sightseeing tours of Aarhus is Den Gamle By - the oldest and most beautiful area of the city. It can be safely called an open-air museum, as more than 70 historic buildings of various periods have been preserved in the Old Town. Almost all the buildings are open to the public. Here you can visit a hat workshop, an antique toy store, a shoemaker's shop, as well as numerous craft shops. Some old buildings are presently occupied by bakeries and pastry shops. There are … Read more
Alborg
Aalborg's most important historical symbol is Aalborg Kloster Monastery. It is located in the very heart of the city among picturesque historic streets. The history of the monastery begins in the 15th century when it was originally founded as a homeless shelter. In the 15th century, Aalborg was one of the richest and most prosperous cities in Europe. The richest people from various countries lived in its central streets. Along with the growth of the city’s wealth, the number of poor people who … Read more
Kolding
Kolding's main historical symbol is the ancient castle Koldinghus, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Denmark. The very first defensive fortress was built on its site in the 13th century. Each new owner reconstructed and improved it with new extensions at his discretion. The fortress has preserved thick stone walls to this day. At a certain period, the castle had served as a royal residence. A lush garden was laid out around it on the orders of royals. Today, the castle houses … Read more
