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 Andersen and moi by bpacker
H.C. Andersen knew Tivoli very well as he was a friend of Tivoli's founder, Georg Carstensen, and was so greatly inspired by the Chinese buildings and the gardens that he wrote "Nattergalen" ("The Nightingale") in just two days! As an added note,this year is the 200th year celebration of Andersen and his classic tales! Visit the website for more details. Leave a Comment
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 Rådhuspladsen is on the right by bpacker
Note: Since it was only 7am, it was too early to get into the building and climb to the top of the tower for a bird's eye view of the city.
Tip update:Guided tours in English: Monday-Friday at 3 pm, Saturday 10 am. Tower tours: June-September Monday-Friday at 10 am, noon and 2 pm; Saturday at noon; October-May Saturday tours only. Radhus around 20 DKK; clock only, 10 DKK. Leave a Comment Phone: 33 66 25 82
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Its bang in the middle of the city where a lot of visitors start there exploration of Copenhagen. And there is little to publicise the fact you can go up it. What am I describing - the Town Hall tower of course!
Just inside the massive front door on the main square is a gift shop where you can find out the times of the ascent(s). I visited in October and there was only one per day, at noon. BE ON TIME!! Admission 20DK.
The most interesting thing about my climb up the tower (apart from the panoramic views) were the paintings, photos and maps at each level. There is a massive wall painting of medieval Copenhagen next to the first staircase, for example. Leave a Comment Address: Rådhus PladsenDirections: 2 minutes from Central Station. The tower is the great big tall square pointy thing attached to the left of the Town Hall. Enter via main doors on Rådhus Pladsen.
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 Lur Horn Players and the
Palace Tower by bpacker
It was much later that they found out the figures were playing LURS or a "s" shaped horns blown during funerals and ancient Danish rites. As for the Palace, well, they were told that it was rather shabby inside and expensive! Leave a Comment
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We began our acquaintance with the Danish capital from Radhuspladsen (Town Hall square). The square was the city centre during many centuries. Almost all routes of ground transport converge there. Concerts are arranged there on weekends.
Up to the middle of the XIX century there was the western gate of city on a place of the present square. A payment for right to sell the goods in the capital was collected at this gate. The square was repeatedly reconstructed. Its present shape and view developed in the XIX - XX centuries.
Unfortunately for us the reconstruction of a roadway proceeds nowadays. Therefore we admired the square which was forced by building and road technical equipment.
I have hardly found the necessary foreshortening for a photo shooting.
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There is a fountain and a column topped by a bronze statue of two Vikings in the center of Radhuspladsen. Vikings blow in horns - long curved pipes.
According to a legend, on an alarm signal which will be made by Vikings, the ancient Hero Holger Danish who sleeps in a vault of the Kronborg castle will rise to protect the country...
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 Copenhagen - Andersen's
monument by Kuznetsov_Sergey,
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Characters of his fairy tales usually accompany us all our life. It was very remarkable for us, that the Andersen's monument met us in Copenhagen right at the beginning of the excursion. This fact created good mood for the whole excursion day.
We advise to continue acquaintance with sights of Copenhagen connected with the name of Andersen.
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The name of Radhuspladsen is connected with a huge building of the Town hall which is located on the western side of the square. The building was constructed of red bricks rather recently in 1892-1905. It was already the sixth building on this place.
The building of the Town hall has a very impressive appearance. It's decorated with the gilt statue of the founder of the city - bishop Absalon. It would be desirable to admire by fine brick decor. The viewing platform is opened on the tower which has 105 meters in height.
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 by Pieter11
The central hall of the building is very impressive. It is a glass covered square, has a couple of floors and is often used as a party hall.
The main attraction of the cityhall is the worldclock, made by Jens Olsen (1872 – 1945). He worked 27 years on the object. In 1955 the clock was placed. It shows the local time, the real suntime, the sundown and sunset time, the Gregorian calender and the sky with stars.
The tower of the building is the highest tower of the country, with 106 meters. You can reach the top of the tower by climbing over 300 steps. From here you have a beautiful sight over the city. At night you can clearly see the enormous amount of neon lights at this busy square.
In the facade of the cityhall you´ll find a sculpture with grapes above the door. A winecellar was planned here, but the city government forbid this because they were strongly against the use of alcohol.
The Dragonfountain was placed at the Radhusplatsen in 1904. The bull that had to fight the dragon was placed 19 years later, made out of bronze, by Joakim Skovgaade.
There also is (off course) a statue of Hans Christian Andersen at the square, that is situated at the Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard. Leave a Comment Address: Rådhuspladsen, 1Directions: The cityhall is opened monday-friday from 10:00 - 15:00.
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 Town Hall Square by HORSCHECK
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The Town Hall Square is located in the heart of Copenhagen just opposite of the Tivoli. Leave a Comment
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