Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen to see the complete collection of the sculptures and art gallery of the Danish classical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The purpose-built Thorvaldsens Museum is a gallery to display sculptures, copies, models, and sketches of all the works produced by Thorvaldsen, as well as his own collection of art, antiquities, and coins. … [Read more...] about Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen
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Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower
Some of the best views of Copenhagen are from the Rundetaarn observation tower in the center of the old town – a simple stroll up a spiral walkway ramp. The Rundetaarn attached to the Trinitatis Kirke in Copenhagen gives some of the finest aerial views of the city, harbor, and surrounding seas. Visitors walk up the gentle slopes of a wide spiral ramp with just a few stairs … [Read more...] about Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower
Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen
The Arken Museum of Modern Art (Moderne Kunst) is a popular excursion from Copenhagen to see contemporary art (e.g. Damien Hirst and Ai Weiwei in the permanent collection) and world-class temporary exhibitions. The Arken Museum of Modern Art (ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst) exhibits contemporary art by Danish, Nordic and international artists. Although established names … [Read more...] about Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen
See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s cathedral (Vor Frue Domkirke) is famous for its Thorvaldsen sculptures of Christ and the apostles, free organ concerts, and a small museum. The neoclassical architecture of the Copenhagen Cathedral, or Church of Our Lady, is not as interesting as the Gothic churches in the vicinity but the Thorvaldsen masterpieces make this cathedral absolutely worth visiting. … [Read more...] about See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen
Visit the Amalienborg Palace Museum in Copenhagen
The museum in Amalienborg Palace is a popular sight to see in Copenhagen. It covers royal history of the Danish constitutional kings and queens. The Amalienborg Palace complex in Copenhagen is the official residence of the Danish monarch. Two of the four Amalienborg rococo palaces are open to visitors. The Amalienborg Palace Museum (Amalienborgmuseet) is in the Christian … [Read more...] about Visit the Amalienborg Palace Museum in Copenhagen