Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg is the winter residence of the Danish royal family, four identical rococo palaces arranged around an octagonal courtyard with a statue of Frederick V at its center. Free to see from outside.
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Christiania
Christiania is a self-governing community occupying a former military base in Christianshavn, established by squatters in 1971. Free to enter. The community has its own rules (no photography on Pusher Street, no running). The houses are hand-built, the art is everywhere, and the atmosphere is unlike anything else in Scandinavia. Budget travelers walk through respectfully and visit the communal cafes and workshops. Photography rules must be followed strictly.
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- Freetown Christiania, 1441 Copenhagen
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Assistens Cemetery
Assistens Cemetery in Norrebro is where Hans Christian Andersen, Soren Kierkegaard, and Niels Bohr are buried. Free.
Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister's office. The tower is free to visit and offers the highest viewpoint in Copenhagen.
Church of Our Saviour
The Church of Our Saviour (Vor Frelsers Kirke) in Christianshavn has a famous external spiral staircase winding around the outside of the spire, offering the best panoramic view of Copenhagen from 90 meters up. Entry to the church is free.
Gammel Strand
Copenhagen's historic fish market waterfront along the canal, now a picturesque row of colorful townhouses. Free to stroll, it connects Christiansborg with the pedestrian shopping streets and offers some of the best canal views in the city center.
Kastellet
Kastellet is a 17th-century star-shaped fortress on the Copenhagen waterfront, still an active military base but open to the public. Free.
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