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Unusual Attractions in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Superkilen

An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Little Mermaid

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Elephant Gate

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Grundtvig’s Church

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Freetown Christiania

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Throne of Denmark

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

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Unique Food & Drink in Copenhagen

Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

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Copenhagen Wants You to Forage on Its City Streets

It’s part of a movement to introduce local foods to Danish diets.

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Assemble and enjoy bug burgers, mealworm meatballs, and algae hot dogs.

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Traces of lemons and other citrus fruits, depicted in this 1659 still life by the Dutch painter Willem Kalf, were found in the sample from the latrine.

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Centuries-old latrines in Denmark drop big hints about diets, trade, and health.

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