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Inner city

Inner City is the heart of Copenhagen - which is within the lakes (Sortedams Sø, Peblinge Sø and Skt Jørgens Sø) and the harbor. The definition of the district includes both the medieval city and Christianshavn.

Inner city includes Copenhagen's oldest neighborhood with small, narrow streets and crooked houses. In the center you will find a myriad of great shopping streets, cozy cafes, restaurants, as well as green areas, parks, charming canals and a modern waterfront.

Main artery of the city is the pedestrian street Strøget, that runs from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is always packed with people and street artists, so be sure to also move down the numerous exciting side and parallel streets.

Considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture the Queen's residence is, made up of four identical buildings spread around the octagonal courtyard.
Get a glimpse into the Royal abode or watch the daily shift-change of the Royal Guard.

Get the best views onboard the canal boats in Copenhagen. A guide will let you in on stories and fun facts about the sights along the way.

Carlings is the place to go if you are looking for new jeans or a comfortable shirt. Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Carlings offers a wide variety of casual clothes for both men and women.

Christiansborg Palace houses the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Ministry of State. It is also used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. 

Visit the Copenhagen Cathedral, a setting of many important functions and events such as the funeral of Søren Kierkegaard in 1855 and the wedding of the Crown Prince Couple in 2004.

In 1807, the cathedral was hit by a incendiary rocket during the British bombardment led by Admiral James Gambier and General Lord Cathcart. The bombardment resulted in the cathedral's burning down.

Inner city sightseeing bus, which departs for Copenhagen's top attractions every seven minutes.

The electric driven CityCirkel bus omits less CO2 than cars and ordinary buses, and there is no pollution from exhaust fumes or hazardous particles. Tickets cost the same as on ordinary public buses.

Conditori La Glace's famous motto is 'cakes, Art, and Love may ease all discomfort'. Here you can have coffee and cakes as in great-grandmother's time.

Copenhagen City Hall is built in the years 1892-1905 and designed by the architect Martin Nyrop.

In the Danish television series "The Killing" the Copenhagen City Hall is the office of Troels Hartmann, and in "Borgen" the interior is the offices of The Moderate party.

Frenchy offers an authentic French feel in a basement cafe close to Strøget. Enjoy a cafe au lait, eat brunch or set your teeth into other French goodies.

Huset KBH is Denmark's first and largest cultural house and offers both music, spoken words, small cinema and theater.

Copenhagen's grand old square, situated in central city and home to prominent institutions such as The Royal Theatre, The D'Angleterre Hotel and The Charlottenborg Academy.

The art museum is founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen and contains two main departments of ancient and modern art in fabulous architectural surroundings.

You can view collections of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art as well as Danish and French paintings and sculptures of the 19th and 20th century.

Nyhavn - packed with partying people, restaurants, and bars.

During summer, Nyhavn is the perfect place to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. Or, if you prefer, you can do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.

Bring your own book or borrow one from the cafe, while you enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee at Paludan Bogcafe.

The comedian Casper Christensen and the nightclub owners from Simons have joined forces and opened Restaurant Congo in the heart of Copenhagen. Here you can get everything from lobster to polenta, salmon and tartar.

Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is home to some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures. The castle was built in 1606-1634 by Christian IV as a pleasure castle. In the basement you will find the Danish crown jewels and regalia.

At Rosenborg Castle you can also see a portrait of Johan Friedrich Struensee, painted by Hans Hansen in 1824, and a portrait of Queen Caroline Mathilde painted in 1771 by Jens Juel.

Royal Smushi Cafe in the heart of Copenhagen combines Danish food and Danish design in a feminine, yet, humorous atmosphere. On the menu, you will find smushi, a Danish open faced sandwich prepared in sushi size.

Smag is located in inner Copenhagen and offers healthy take-away, lunch arrangements and catering.

Smag is located on in Torvehallerne and offers healthy take-away, lunch arrangements and catering.

Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city.

Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands.

Royal Gardens and Midtown Oasis in Copenhagen.

The huge flowerbeds are is a spectacular sight during the summer months, and it's a popular spot for Copenhageners.

The Old Stock Exchange dates back to 1625 and is one of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen.

According to legend, the dragontailed spire guards the building against enemy attacks and fires, and surprinsingly, the Old Stock Exchange has many times been spared from damage, when fires have broken out in neighbouring buildings.

Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and stars have been watched here since 1642.

The observatory is encircled by an outdoor platform from which you have a magnificent view of the old part of Copenhagen.

The Royal Theatre in Copenhagen has graced the Kongens Nytorv Square since 1748. The Royal Theatre's has three main venues at its disposal: The Opera House, the Playhouse, and the Old Stage, the latter almost exclusively for ballet performances.

Søren Kierkegaard was a frequent guest at The Royal Theatre, where he heard Mozart's Don Juan.

Tivoli is a must for all children and those who like to play. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbour it is very easy to get to.

In 2013 Tivoli Gardens will present a new 600 m2 Tycho Brahe area with three new rides, one of them being the 4G ride Aquila, live music on the programme every day, fireworks every Saturday and international artists like Sting and Suede live on the open air stage.

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