Copenhagen's Historic Landmarks
Copenhagen’s heritage unfolds through this collection of royal sites and civic landmarks. Explore the city's origins at the 800-year-old ruins beneath Christiansborg Palace or the 15th-century Church of the Holy Ghost. The selection features architectural highlights like the rococo Amalienborg Palace and the unique Elephant Gate at the Carlsberg brewery. Historic public spaces range from Gammeltorv, the city’s oldest square, to the grand Kongens Nytorv and the mythological Gefion Fountain. A functional 19th-century windmill and the Danish Jewish Museum complete this survey of Danish history.
A Ruins under Christiansborg
Visit the ruins of a castle that stood on the ground of today’s Christiansborg Palace 800 years ago.
B Amalienborg Palace
Royal residence and museum known for its rococo architecture and historical significance. Features the winter home of the Danish royal family and the changing of the guard ceremony.
C King's New Square
Historic square established in 1670, known for its notable architecture, statues, and cultural significance.
D City Hall Square
Central public square known for its historical significance, monuments, and accessibility. It serves as a hub for events and gatherings in the city center.
E Gefion Fountain
Large monumental fountain and wishing well depicting a Norse goddess and her sons transformed into oxen. It illustrates the mythical creation of the island of Zealand through the act of plowing land from Sweden.
F Church of the Holy Ghost
One of the oldest churches in Copenhagen, founded at the beginning of the 15th century and located on the pedestrian street Strøget.
G Amagertorv
One of the well-known squares of Copenhagen, located in the Strøget pedestrian zone.
H Danish Jewish Museum
The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish…
I Elephant Gate
Standing on the backs of four stone elephants, this gate was built as an entrance to the Ny Carlsberg Brewhouse.
J Old Market
The oldest square in Copenhagen used to be a very busy place with political gatherings and a meat market where farmers from nearby villages…
K Kastelsmøllen
Historic Dutch smock windmill from 1847 previously used for grain milling, still functional and occasionally open.
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