Sunday, August 16 2009Copenhagen, Denmark, our first stop...with its rich history full of historical buildings and ancient streets, its outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes.
Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexist with the latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world's great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops.
Over one thousand years of history is written in Copenhagen's cobbled squares and copper spires, its buildings, streets and parks. A traditional city; there is only one skyscraper downtown, but it's a classic!
As with any city, Copenhagen is a product of the people who have lived in it. It just happens to be fortunate to have been blessed with more than its fair share of interesting inhabitants, including amongst others, Hans Christian Andersen and Soeren Kierkegaard.
Copenhagen is a royal city, home of the world's oldest monarchy ever since King Erik set up permanent residence in 1417 and Copenhagen is still the scene of pageantry and frequent royal events. The present Queen, Margrethe II, lives in the royal Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen.
With so much to see and so little time, Ghee and myself chose to follow NCL's Copenhagen Highlights and Ice Bar shore excursion - photo stop at the famous Little Mermaid, pass by Gafion Fountain, make a stop and walk around Amalienborg Palace grounds, see the Marble Church and Opera House, drive to the King's New Square and stop at the popular Nyhavn Canal, visit the Copenhagen Ice Bar and enjoy a drink, pass by Tivoli Gardens and City Hall Square, drive through the Marine district and the Citadel before returning to the pier.
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