It rained for the entire day. I have no choice but to explore the rest of the city... in the rain. I didn't want to waste my time sitting in my hotel room watching the TV; So i put on my jacket and waterproof pants, together with my rain cover backpack and weather shield camera (not really actually).
The Amalienborg
Amalienborg Palace is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It was originally built for four noble families; however, when Christiansborg Castle burnt down on February 26, 1794, the royal family bought the palaces and moved in. Over the years various kings and their families have resided in the four different palaces.
The Royal Guard at Amalienborg
Amalienborg overlooking Frederiksgade
You can see the statue of King Frederik V on his horse, posing as a Roman Imperator.
Busy busy
Frederikskirken (Marmorkirken)
Popularly known as The Marble Church(Marmorkirken). It was designed by architect, Nicolai Eigtved in 1740. Frederik's Church has the largest church dome in Scandinavia with a span of 31m. The dome rests on 12 columns. Read More...
Inside the Marmorkirken
Second take
Larsens Plads at Langelinje
The Statue of David
David, by Michelangelo - sculpted from 1501 to 1504, is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture and one of Michelangelo's two greatest works of sculpture, along with the Pietà. It is the David alone that almost certainly holds the title of the most recognizable statue in the history of art. It has become regarded as a symbol both of strength and youthful human beauty.
Jogger on Larsens Plads with his dog
Isted the Lion (25th Dec 1850)
The Isted Lion (Istedløven/Idstedt Löwe) is a Danish war monument originally intended as a monument of the Danish victory over Schleswig-Holstein in the Battle of Isted (July 25, 1850) - the largest battle in Scandinavian history at its time. Originally erected in Flensburg, Schleswig, it was moved to Berlin by Prussian authorities and remained there until 1945. It was returned to Denmark as a gift from the United States Army and is currently located at Søren Kierkegaards Plads in Copenhagen. A number of politicians have suggested that it be returned to Germany but the issue remains controversial.
Vor Frue Kirke (Our Lady's) Cathedral of Copenhagen
Vor Frue Kirke (the Church of Our Lady) serves as Copenhagen's cathedral, and was completely rebuilt thrice (in 1316, 1738 and 1829), after being destroyed by fires. Architect C.F. Hansen's neo-classical facade contrasts greatly with the ornate interior, which features statues of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles by the world-famous Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen.
From the back
From the front
The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles to Jesus of Nazareth (not in any particular order):
1. Peter
2. Andrew
3. James, son of Zebedee
4. John
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew
7. James, son of Alphaeus
8. Matthew
9. Simon the Canaanite
10. Judas Iscariot
11. Thomas
12. Thaddaeus
Jesus of Nazareth
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The gate leading to St. Alban & Gefion
The Gefion fountain features a large-scale group of animal figures being driven by the legendary Norse goddess, Gefyon. It is the largest monument in Copenhagen and is used as a wishing well. The fountain was donated to the city of Copenhagen by the Carlsberg Foundation on the occasion of the brewery’s 50th anniversary.
The Gefion Fountain overlooking St. Alban's
St. Alban's is an Anglican church originated from England. Read More....
St. Alban's from another view (Maersk HQ is at the background)
Kastellet, Copenhagen - one of the best preserved fortifications in Europe.
Entrance
The next entrance that you have to pass
Now you're in the fort
The walls around Kastellet were designed in such a way that all the walls could be fired upon from at least one other wall. That way an attack on a wall could always be fought not only from the soldiers on top of that wall, but also through supporting fire from another wall.
The Commandant's Quarters
The Kastellet Church/Chapel
The Windmill in Kastellet
The walls and grassy areas around Kastellet not only provide protection from invading forces, they also participate in ensuring a large degree of self sufficiency, or in other words, durability in case of a siege. Thus the cannon and the windmill were both necessary parts of Kastellet.
The park surrounding the fort in autumn
The Memorial
And then i saw a duck
Two ducks
MORE duckssss
Kiddo saying hello to duckies & pigeons
And then i moved on to the spot of 'Den Lille Havfrue' - The Little Mermaid, not far from the Kastellet.
The Little Mermaid is the fairytale story created by the famous danish author H.C. Andersen. The story tells about a mermaid, who often came up to the edge of the water to look for her love, the prince. She appeared to be looking out over the water reminiscing over her lost childhood as a mermaid in the sea, and the fact that she was not able to marry her love, the prince. This statue was placed at the spot on August 23rd, 1913.
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