This large statue was unveiled in 1902 to mark the 700th anniversary of the death of Bishop…read moreAbsalon, the founder of Copenhagen. The statue depicts Absalon as a military commander on a rearing horse wearing armor and helmet with an axe in his right hand. The statue faces Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen, where Absalon's bishop's castle once stood, but he turns his head to the right, looking in the direction of Copenhagen City Hall. On the front side, it reads "1128 Absalon 1201". A frieze at the bottom of the upper part features a school of fish and wavy lines, symbolizing Øresund and the herring fishing which in Absalon's day significantly contributed to the wealth of the small fishing hamlet. I found it a useful spot to sit and eat my sandwich. But Absalon is definitely an impressive dude!

It's too iconic to pass up. The Little Mermaid bronze statue sculpted by Edvard Eriksen was…read moreinspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. You just can't leave Copenhagen without seeing her. Some may find the size of it disappointing. It's only 4 feet tall. The rock it sits on makes it appear a little bit taller. What's cool is that there is a small stairway off to the side so that you can get up close to it. There were kids climbing up on the rocks to take a picture with the mermaid. We walked over to it from Amalienborg Castle where our walking tour ended. It was an easy walk. Just take the pathway over the bridge past the Gefion Fountain. It will lead you to the statue with beautiful views of the Copenhagen Harbour. It's totally worth the walk. It's a symbol of Denmark that shouldn't be missed.

An iconic tourist attraction. Many people are surprised that the statue is rather small. One might…read moreeven say it is "life sized."

Jarmers Plads is very unique square in Copenhagen. It's a most see along with The Little Mermaid,…read moreAmalienborg, and Tivoli. In the middle of the square you find the ruins of a old watch towers. It's one of the only remaining elements of the medieval Copenhagen. The town was a part of the fortification of Copenhagen, and was built in the 1500s. The square have more parking places for cars than bicycles. I don't know about an other square in Copenhagen, where the municipality of Copenhagen take cars more into account than bikes. The square have a lot of heavy traffic because of two traffic intersection. Skaters use a part of the spuare. On a sunny day you often can watch them doing their tricks. It's not the most welcoming place in Copenhagen, you have go and have a look at the ruins.

This is a truly strange tourist attraction. And, I use that term,"Tourist Attraction," lightly…read more It is said that this place is the home to many of those who live an alternative lifestyle in Copenhagen. They claim that this area is completely beyond the rules and the laws of Copenhagen. In some ways, that is pretty easy to see as the main street is lined with people selling weed and hash, which is still illegal in Denmark. Copenhagen is not Amsterdam. Though a bit sketchy, this city within a city is very well maintained. I am sure there is some other story going on here. ...One that we will never know. This being said, what you will find here is some of the best street art and graffiti that you will witness anywhere across Copenhagen. Of course, it is clearly stated all over the place, "No Photos." But, I'm guess that is more to keep the people dealing drugs safe and off the radar than anything else. One of the funny/interesting things I find about this location is that tour buses actually pull up to it. I don't know, maybe it's just me me, but if you are truly embracing an alternative lifestyle that all seems rather intrusive. Nonetheless, this is an interesting place. Even if all you do is look at the great street art, it is worth the visit.

Christiania is an interesting visit, away from the standard tourist perspective of Copenhagen. From…read moreoriginal art to music and craft, Christiania is open to all as an alternate self-sustaining community.

In 1921, it was decided to mark the 600-years anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death with a…read moremonument in Copenhagen. I'm a little unclear as to why they chose Denmark to commemorate an Italian poet, but a bunch of Danish expatriates in Rome raised money for this monument that was designed by the sculptor Einar Utzon-Frank in collaboration with the architect Carl Brummer. It consists of a statue of Beatrice Portinari mounted on an antique statue which was a gift from the city of Rome. A relief on the plinth shows Dante's portrait. Originally in the plaza, the large column managed to land in the middle of H. C. Andersens Boulevard when it was redesigned in 1955. Interestingly, the plaque has the name of Italian King Vittorio Emanuele III who visited Denmark on a state visit in May 1922. Italian King Vittorio Emanuele III and Danish King Christian 10)laid the foundation stone for the column.

This bronze statue is well exposed to the elements and has gone completely green. The sculpture is…read moreof a soldier carrying a little hornblower and is a national memorial to the two Danish-Prussian Wars, 1848-1850 and 1864. Denmark did not win the wars, giving up quite a lot - nearly 40% of the country - in peace talks that were held in Vienna in 1864. The statue sits near the Rådhuspladsen on H.C. Andersens Boulevard.

It's the bronze Shipyard Worker sculpture seen when crossing over the Børnehus Bridgetown in…read moreChristianshavn. It's part of the "Talking Statues" series of sculptures all around Copenhagen. You'll see some really cool details as you get up close to it. We happened to see the Shipyard Worker while walking around the area. The location of the statue is perfect as he's staring longingly at the Christianshavn Canal. It's a cool way of paying tribute to the workers of the old B&W shipyard that was once part of Christianshavn.

What can I say about Nyhavn that hasn't already been said? It's iconic! You can't visit Copenhagen…read morewithout seeing it. It's just as beautiful and scenic as seen in famous photographs and paintings. It survived the Great Fire that destroyed most of Copenhagen. A famous Danish fairytale writer lived in not 1, but 3 of these houses on the waterfront. That's right! There are wall plates designating the buildings that Hans Christian Andersen lived in along Nyhavn. So, why 4 stars? It's a huge tourist attraction! That means it's super crowded with many travelers taking canal and Inner Harbour cruise tours. It's lined with cafés and restaurants on both sides of the canal. All of which look amazing yet are pricier than the ones you see tucked away from all this hype. The outdoor tables at these restaurants are all taken along the canal. There's certainly lots of people watching going on here. We were told to be aware of pickpocket activities. To be honest, it's just like any other crowded tourist spot. Don't let that discourage you. There's a hot dog stand here that appears to be very popular. Just know that there are many throughout the city that are just as good and with better seating. With all that said, it was still an amazing sight to see. It's probably best to give yourself more time to browse through everything that this area has to offer. It's a fun & happening place to be. Go there in the early morning hours for a calmer experience. You'll get better picture opportunities of the brightly painted buildings with the reflections off the water.

It a must to visit in Copenhagen for sure. The history m, the landmarks, the foods, the camels,…read morethe bars, the theatres, the restaurants, the boats, the sunsets....all are simply beautiful and not to miss, especially in the evening or better yet, during the Christmas period. Just stunning and magical.