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Copenhagen city overview
Copenhagen is a city in Denmark shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Airport baseCopenhagen Kastrup (CPH)
Known forNyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace
Population~667kcity context
RegionDenmarkDenmark
Time zoneEurope/Copenhagenlocal time
Founded1167historical origin
City history
Traditionally, Copenhagen's founding has been dated to Bishop Absalon's construction of a modest fortress on the little island of Slotsholmen in 1167 where Christiansborg Palace stands today.
Defensive ramparts and moats were completed, and by 1177 St.
In 1254, it received a city charter under Bishop Jakob Erlandsen who garnered support from the local fishing merchants against the king by granting them special privileges.
With the establishment of the Kalmar Union (1397–1523) between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, by about 1416 Copenhagen had emerged as the capital of Denmark when Eric of Pomerania moved his seat to Copenhagen Castle.
The University of Copenhagen was inaugurated on 1 June 1479 by King Christian I, following approval from Pope Sixtus IV.
It was successfully besieged in 1523 by the forces of Frederik I, who supported Lutheranism.
Originally controlled by the Catholic Church, the university's role in society was forced to change during the Reformation in Denmark in the late 1530s. 16th and 17th centuries Before the Reformation of 1536, the.
In 1733, work began on the royal residence of Christiansborg Palace, completed in 1745.
After the fire of 1794 destroyed Christiansborg and a 1795 fire seriously damaged the city, work began on the classical Copenhagen landmark of Højbro Plads while Nytorv and Gammel Torv were converged. 19th century.
An important development for the city was the opening of the Copenhagen Metro railway system in 2002.
The earliest written mention of the town was in the 12th century when Saxo Grammaticus in Gesta Danorum referred to it as Portus Mercatorum, meaning "Merchants' Harbour" or, in the Danish of the time.
On his initiative, in the early 17th century, two important buildings were completed on Slotsholmen: the Tøjhus Arsenal and Børsen, the stock exchange.
Attacks by the Wends continued, and after the original fortress was eventually destroyed by the marauders, islanders replaced it with Copenhagen Castle.
The city was also struck by two major fires that destroyed much of its infrastructure.
Worth seeing
Nyhavn
Nyhavn is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Copenhagen harbour baths
Copenhagen harbour baths is a practical Copenhagen planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) arrival plan
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Rental cars
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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