Copenhagen

Copenhagen harbour - Denmark

During our visit, the palace was preparing to receive the credentials of a new foreign ambassadorl

For a long time, it was haunt for sailors and writers, including Hans Christian Andersen

Georg Carstensen had seen pleasure gardens on his travels through Europe [Tivoli Gardens - Copenhagen - Denmark]

Hamlet's Elsinore Castle

In the evening, it takes on a fairyland appearance with colourfully lit buildings and street lights

Nyhavn canal was dug 300 years ago to allow traders to bring their wares into the heart of the city. Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyhavn, Copenhagen

Roskilde was the original capital of Denmark and the Museum contains displays of its very rich history.

The boats take you through Copenhagen's canals and is also an alternative means of transport

The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen -- and it is little

The Museum contains five reconstructed Viking ships (circa 1000)

The palace has four nearly identical rococco mansions surrounding a central square

These were excavated from the bottom of Roskilde Fjord in 1962