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The Jellinge stones is a landmark in Danish history as it tells of the conversion from the Vikings Aesir believe to Christianity in the middle of the 10th century.
Why this change in religion? It’s a case of dispute. Some says it happened after a priest came and convinced the Danish king of the true believe by miraculously caring burning iron without getting any wounds. A more rational explanation is that the king was under pressure from the Roman empire via. The archbishop of Hamburg that like to use the Danes pagan believe as an excuse for a attack on Denmark. By introducing Christianity like this the king could appoint his own archbishop and by that avoid that the Danes had to pay tax out of the country, as this was the worst disgrace that could happen.
The large stones inscription says something like; Harald king had this memorial made after Gorm his father and after Thorvi his mother, the Harald that won all of Denmark and Norway and made the Danes christen.
The little stone says something like; King Gorm made this memorial after his wife Thorvi Denmark’s beauty. This is also the oldest text where Denmark as a name is preserved .
The stones are placed between the two large burial mounds of Thorvi and Gorm, and soon after there was made a little church next to the stones. The church had a major renovation in year 2000 so it now stand as a mix in style as the old country church with a modern interior.
There has been made a new museum across the street giving more historical inside.
The best thing of the large stone is the dragon on the little side, it looks like it has been captured by something coming down form above … you can guess how I fell about it.
The stones is one of only three Danish world heritage sites.
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Today it is a symbol and landmark of Copenhagen as well as Denmark. However many foreign tourists are disappointed at what they see simply because the statue is comparatively small. It was and still is a victim of vandalism. On several occasions the limbs have to be replaced! Leave a Comment Directions: Located on the shore of Langelinie, only a short distance from the main cruise pier in downtown Copenhagen.
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 The Stork Fountain in the
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The Stork Fountain was constructed in the late 19th century to commemorate and celebrate the silver jubilee of the wedding of King Frederik VIII and Queen Louise. It was designed by Vilhelm Bissen and Edvard Petersen. You will not miss Amagertorv and the Stork Fountain if you stroll from Rådhuspladsen to Nytorv along the pedestrian street of Stroget! Leave a Comment Address: Amagertorv 6, CopenhagenPhone: +45 7022 2442Directions: The Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) is located at Amagertorv at the popular pedestrian street known as Stroget in the heart of the city of Copenhagen.Website: http://copenhagenet.dk
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 Canal tour passing Little
Mermaid by hopang
There are several operators to choose from and the major one is DFDS which departs from Nyhavn near Kongens Nytorv in the heart of the city of Copenhagen. Guided tours cost between DKK 40.00 and 60.00 per adult and half price for a child. Operating hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. daily during the summer months. Hop-on hop-off water bus without guide is another excellent choice to see Copenhagen from the water.
The guided boat tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Attractions where the boat will be passing along the way include architectural buildings of Nyhavn, Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Holmen, the Stock Exchange building, the Royal Library, Trekroner Fortress and Cristianborg. Don't miss the canal boat tour when you visit Copenhagen on your vacation! Leave a Comment Address: Nyhavn 6, CopenhagenPhone: +45 3296 3000Directions: Located at Nyhavn near Kongens Nytorv in the heart of the city of Copenhagen.Website: http://www.canaltours.dk Other Contact: E-mail: canaltours@canaltours.dk
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 Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen by hopang
Gefion Fountain was donated by Carlsberg Foundation to the city of Copenhagen on Carlsberg's 50th anniversary in the late 19th century. It was constructed in the 20th century. The monument depicts an energetic Norse Goddess Gefion pulling four oxen.
Legend had it that the Swedish King promised Gefion a land known as Zealand (Värnen) if she could plough the land in one night. In order to achieve what she wanted, she transformed her four sons into oxen. The fountain today is also used by foreign tourists as a wishing well. Don't miss Gefion Fountain when you are in Copenhagen for your vacation! Leave a Comment Address: Churchill Park, CopenhagenDirections: Located at Churchill Park near Kastellet (old Citadel) at Langelinie beside Nyhavn in the heart of Copenhagen.Website: http://copenhagenet.dk
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 Kastellet by hopang
Kastellet was constructed by King Christian IV in the beginning of the 17th century to defend Copenhagen from attacks by invading forces. Today it is used by Danish military. The area around the Kastellet is certainly ideal for strolling especially from Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid at Langelinies. A Gun of Kastellet (as depicted in our photo above) is placed around the Kastellet. Leave a Comment Address: Churchill Park, CopenhagenPhone: +45 3311 2233Directions: Located on the northern part of the city of Copenhagen near Langelinies and the statue of Little Mermaid.
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Amalienborg Palace is the main residence of Danish Royal family. It is located at Amalienborg Square in the heart of Copenhagen. The square is octagonal in shape and at the center of the square stands an equestrian statue of King Frederik V (1723 - 1766), the founder of Amalienborg Palace. The palace was designed by Niels Eigtev in honour of King Frederik V in the middle of the 18th century.
Amalienborg Palace consists of four identical rococo mansions, each one facing the Amalienborg courtyard. The palace is regarded as the most spectacular piece of rococo architecture in Denmark! The domed structure as depicted on our photograph on top is Frederik's Church. Don't miss Amalienborg Palace when you visit Copenhagen on your vacation! Leave a Comment Address: Amalienborg Square, copenhagenPhone: +45 33 12 21 86Website: http://kongehuset.dk Other Contact: http://www.ses.dk
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Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square) is located between Amalienborg Palace and Nyhavn in the heart of the city of Copenhagen. The King's New Square is one of the most beautiful squares in Copenhagen. It was designed by King Christian V in the 17th century with an equestrian statue of himself in the center with four statues below representing Queen Artemisia, Alexander the Great, Pallas Athena and Hercules. The square was reconstructed by King Frederik V in the middle of the 18th century.
Many historical and famous buildings surround the square such as Hotel D'Angleterre (1795), Charlottenborg Palace, Royal Theatre (1872), Magasin du Nord department store and Thotts Palace which is now home to the French Embassy. Cobblestone streets with chairs for pedestrians to sit down and relax surround the square. Leave a Comment Address: Kongens Nytorv, CopenhagenDirections: Located between Amalienborg Palace and Nyhavn in the heart of Copenhagen.Website: http://copenhagenet.dk
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Stroget is a pedestrian shopping street located in the heart of Copenhagen. It is the longest pedestrian street in Europe stretching from Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Square) to Kongens Torv (King's New Square). It has a total length of approximately two kilometers crisscrossing several streets such as Frederiksberggade, Gammel Torv, Nytorv, Nygade, Vimmelskaftet, Amagertorv and Ostergade.
The pedestrian street was established in 1963. Today it is a very popular shopping district in the heart of Copenhagen. The pedestrian street is always crowded with pedestrians especially in the evenings during the summer months. Street entertainers entertaining visitors such as artists and gimmicks can be seen at the pedestrain street almost everyday. The street is ideal for strolling to escape the chaos of the city! Leave a Comment Address: Stroget, CopenhagenDirections: Stretching from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv in the heart of Copenhagen.
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Pedestrian Streets are always the favourite hunting grounds for gimmicks and other entertainers in many large cities in Europe where there are many foreign tourists especially during the warm summer months! Pedestrian street of Stroget in Copenhagen is no exception. The gimmick as depicted in our photograph on the right is making a living in the streets of Copenhagen. No reaction if you took a photo of him like we did. It was awesome! If you throw a token into the bowl below him, he will nod his head. But he will jump down in no time if you take something out of his bowl! Leave a Comment Address: Stroget, CopenhagenPhone: +45 7022 2442Directions: Located at the city's main pedestrian streets known as Stroget right in the heart of thr city of Copenhagen.Website: http://copenhagenet.dk
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