Landmark Earth: Natural and Man-made Points of Interest

Amalienborg

Copenhagen, Capital Region, 1257, Denmark

Amalienborg is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It consists of four identical rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard. In the center of the square is a monumental equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V.top

Kronborg Castle

Helsing�r, Capital Region, 3000, Denmark

Kronborg is a castle and stronghold. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. The castle is situated on the extreme northeastern tip of the island of Zealand.top

Little Mermaid Statue

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing Little Mermaid Statue by Edvard Eriksen is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913.top

Nyhavn New Harbour

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Nyhavn or New Harbour is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district. It is lined by brightly colored 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants. Serving as a "heritage harbour", the canal has many historical wotop

Tivoli Gardens

Copenhagen, Capital Region, 1630, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden. The park opened on 15 August 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world. With four million visitors in 2012, Tivoli is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world.top

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