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Experience Copenhagen Cultural District

Within 10 minutes’ walk in the heart of the historic city centre 19 museums and cultural institutions make up Copenhagen Cultural District. Explore Danish and international culture and history in a small area with a large cultural significance.

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Danish Architecture Center

Much more than a museum about Danish architecture, talks, events and more.
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Museum of Copenhagen
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Museum of Copenhagen

Get under the skin of Copenhagen at its city museum.
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The Garden of The Royal Library
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The Garden of The Royal Library

A delightful green space and public garden hidden behind The Black Diamond.
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The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library
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The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library

The stunning modern addition and its historic older counterpart hold books, exhibitions, a cafe and much more.
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Thorvaldsens Museum
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Thorvaldsens Museum

A celebration of the life and work of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
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Nikolaj Kunsthal
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Nikolaj Kunsthal

Don't be fooled. It's not a church: it's a modern art gallery in disguise.
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Teatermuseet i Hofteatret
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The Theatre Museum at The Court Theatre

Discover the history of Denmark through set design, costumes and royal misbehaviour.
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The Danish Jewish Museum
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The Danish Jewish Museum

Jewish life in Denmark, presented in a museum designed by Daniel Liebeskind.
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BLOX including the bike bridge Lille Langebro.
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BLOX

A modern harbourfront area with public squares, exhibition spaces and much more.
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Gammel Strand
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Gammel Strand

Modern art gallery with a focus on young artists.
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Københavns Stadsarkiv
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Copenhagen City Archives

The City Archives stores Copenhagen's most important records and documents, going back to 1275.
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Nationalmuseet
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The National Museum

Right in the heart of Copenhagen, you’ll find the National Museum, where stories from the past meet the curiosity of the present. Here, you can explore everything from Vikings and the Middle Ages to everyday life in Denmark and feel how history still shapes us today.
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Krigsmuseet
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Danish War Museum

Showcasing Danish military history from the 1500s until today, from samurai swords to World War II and the war in Afghanistan.
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Glyptoteket
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Glyptoteket

Art and sculpture museum in central Copenhagen with a glorious winter garden.
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Rigsarkivet
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Rigsarkivet

Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives) collects and preserves historical sources.
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Christiansborg Palace
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Christiansborg Palace

Experience 800 years of royal history at the awe-inspiring Christiansborg Palace.
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Tivoli
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Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen’s Magical Amusement Park
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Restaurant Tårnet på Christiansborg
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The Danish Parliament

Denmark's parliament, based at Christiansborg Palace.
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Copenhagen City Hall
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Copenhagen City Hall

Experience Copenhagen’s iconic City Hall in the heart of the city – a National Romantic masterpiece filled with history, intricate details, and hidden gems. Join a guided tour, visit the impressive tower, find peace in the beautiful reading room, or say "I do" in the historic wedding hall.
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