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Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and offers tourists an attractive place to visit that is steeped in culture and history. Copenhagen is close to Sweden and although perhaps characterized by its canals, also offers cafes and bars and more than 50 museums. Copenhagen provides a mix of creative modern architecture and a Viking past. This city is divided into separate districts and travelers may enjoy a glimpse into the history and culture of Denmark, a bustling nightlife and shops and fashion. Copenhagen suggests the stuff that fairy tales are made from and offers many attractions for visitors to the city.

Tivoli Gardens

The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen first opened in 1843 and today offer an attractive leisure park with a variety of entertainment for its visitors. Tourists will find various attractions, amusements and rides within the gardens including one of the park's most well known features, a wooden roller coaster. Not everything in this park is old and May 2009 saw the introduction of a new exciting ride "Vertigo". The Tivoli Gardens also offers an open-air pantomime theater, a concert hall, dining entertainment and live music. While in Copenhagen, a trip to the Tivoli Gardens should certainly not be missed.

Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular landmark that is renowned world-wide and is one of Copenhagen's top tourist sites. The Little Mermaid is a famous sculpture of a mermaid sitting on a rock looking out to sea and this is the subject of a famous 1837 story by Hans C. Andersen. This story was later adapted into a Disney film. The Little Mermaid sculpture is easily accessible by foot, bike or bus and guided tours are available at this location. This attraction may also be viewed or visited on a canal tour.

Canal Tours

It is difficult to visit Copenhagen without experiencing one of Copenhagen's canal tours. Such tours enable visitors to view the majority of the old city of Copenhagen. Different lines are available that enable tourists to take in different parts of the city. There is also a water bus option that offers visitors the chance to buy a ticket for the day and then they may go on and off the water bus as many times as they wish.

National Museum of Denmark

The National Museum of Denmark is located in Copenhagen in the Prince's Palace in which members of the royalty lived during the 190's. This museum provides an insight into the history and culture of Denmark and is one of the top attractions for visitors to Copenhagen. The National Museum has separate departments including the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, Vikings, Modern Danish history, Coins and Medals and a children's museum. The museum premises also include a shop, restaurant and café for the convenience of visitors. Entrance to the National Museum of Denmark is free and this is an interesting and accessible location for all the family.

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Copenhagen Zoo

The Copenhagen Zoo was established in 1859 and is today one of Europe's oldest zoological gardens. The zoo hosts a large variety of animals and this is an attractive venue for visitors of all ages. Copenhagen Zoo presents a combination of preserved older structures and newer buildings. Since 1905, the zoo hosts a tower that offers a splendid view of the city of Copenhagen. The zoo boasts a new elephant house and concerns itself with space programs renovation and the creation of natural habitat for the animals. The Copenhagen Zoo is open all year round and has different closing times at different times of the year.