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Jagtvej 69
Copenhagen history
Between 1982 and 2007, the building (which used to be there) was an important community hub for people who challenged the norms of established society.
by
Charlotte
Westenholz
The Royal Danish Theatre Ceiling
Look up
The building is from 1874 and the women above you are the nine muses from Greek mythology, infusing the theatre with inspiration and beauty.
by
Charlotte
Westenholz
Gadegalleri Nordvest
A short street art stroll
As a part of a project to create artistic surprises in the city, 16 artists were commissioned to decorate the buildings of two parallel streets.
by
Charlotte
Westenholz
Kongens Have
Copenhagens backyard
"Kongens Have": a park that provides a nice, peaceful retreat from the busy city life of Copenhagen. I suggest you go see Europe's longest flowerbed there.
by
David
Brandt
Botanical Garden
Polished nature
Copenhagen's botanical garden is one of the most wonderful garden to go to on a sunny spring day. It's idyllic in a different way than a park is...
by
William
Nordmark Nielsen
Spyo Art
Political statements
The art by anarchist Spyo can be seen around Copenhagen, covering the walls of government buildings with political statements that will make you think...
by
Stefan
Hedegaard
UN City - Copenhagen
World united in Copenhagen
"UN City - Copenhagen" is an architectural masterpiece that houses 12 organisation that are part of the United Nations, including WHO and UNDP...
by
William
Nordmark Nielsen
Takii
All you can eat sushi
"Takii" Copenhagen: a Japanese restaurant where I enjoy to dine in, not particularly because of the interior but really the great all-you-can-eat concept..
by
Cindy
Fonvig
Rude
Dress with attitude
"Rude" in Copenhagen is the perfect clothes shop for me. It's manageable, uncluttered, the assistants are discreet and there's vintage pieces! I love it.
by
Cindy
Fonvig
Vega
House of music
"Vega": of all the music venues in Copenhagen, it is the most stylish; a bar that stands as a true example of modernist and functionalist '50s architecture
by
Cindy
Fonvig
Haabet Bodega Bar
Cheerful, smokey and unbiased
"Haabet Bodega Bar" in Copenhagen is a brown bar - it used to be an old-man-pub but now younger people go there. I love how everyone's welcome!
by
Cindy
Fonvig
Bryggens Bogskab
You should read more
"Bryggens Bogskab" in Copenhagen is simply an unofficial mini public library that's taken care of by local residents. Donate a book and read some more!
by
Cindy
Fonvig
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