Description Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen - the capital of Denmark - got its name from the words koben-havn, which can be translated as "commercial wharf". It grew in size and importance because of its position on the Oresund Strait - Strait between Denmark and Sweden, guarding the entrance to the Baltic. From its humble town of Copenhagen has become the largest city in Scandinavia.

Copenhagen - a charming city. This is evident in its channels, the narrow streets and old houses. The most famous resident was Hans Christian Andersen, whose memory is still alive. Another world-famous resident of Copenhagen was Søren Kierkegaard. He liked to take long walks in the morning in the center of the city, reflecting on the following essay from his collection, thanks to which he received the title "father of existentialism."

In Copenhagen, still retained some characteristic features of the village. If you do not take into account the suburbs, you will be able to bypass much of the city center on foot, which is an obvious advantage when visiting these places. The city was as if specially designed for walking, and it is located in Copenhagen, the longest and oldest pedestrian street in Europe.

Population

Approximately 5.2 million

Hotels

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