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After a leisurely breakfast, we took our transport card and headed out for the day. It was cool and overcast so we bundled up. We took the metro to Kongens Nytorv, meaning “The King’s New Square”. This is the largest square in the city. It was laid out by Christian V in 1670. It was the perfect place for us to begin our explorations.
We took our time photographing some interesting architecture as we made our way to Amalienborg Palace, the home of Denmark’s royal family. Amalienborg is made up of four identical buildings which form the palace square. We timed our arrival to coincide with the changing of the guards. The Royal Guard, called Den Kongelige Livgarde march from their barracks at 100 Gothersgade by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen. The actual changing occurs at 12:00PM and it’s a great spectacle!
Next we visited the only Russian Orthodox Church in Copenhagen, The Alexander Nevsky Church. It was built by the Russian government between 1881 and 1883. Next to it was the Marble Church (its given name is Frederik’s Church). It’s a beautiful building with a copper dome; pretty awesome! The interior was stunning, especially the interior of the dome.
Afterwards we returned to Kongens Nytorv to continue to the Nyhavn area. It’s a picturesque port area from the 17th century with old colored houses and cobbled streets. We first stopped at the Great Memorial Anchor which is dedicated to the more than 1,700 Danish military personnel who lost their lives during World War II. Then, we walked along the canal to photograph the houses – most of which are now bars and cafes. Despite the chilly day, the sun had emerged and the street seating was jammed.
On our return to the metro, we got a glimpse of Christiansborg Palace with its ornate tower. The palace is located on a tiny island (Castle Island) and houses the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Ministry of State. Click on the first image to begin.
