What is Copenhagen Known For?

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You’ve seen it on shows like The Bridge and you just can’t wait to get your knitted sweater on and head to Copenhagen

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but there’s a lot more to discover about “the City of Spires”. The Danish capital is the cultural and economic epicenter of Denmark and 794,128 people call the city center home.

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Copenhagen is known for being the city of fairy tales. Reputed to be happiest city in the world,

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Copenhagen is known for its canals, excellent food, Tivoli Gardens and for once being home to the children’s writer, Hans C Andersen.

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It is also famous for the Danish language, its community spirit and the beer breweries.

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Danes say the only way to understand ‘hygge’ is to experience it, and Copenhagen is made for just that. Let’s take a closer look at the 15 things that Copenhagen is known for!

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Copenhagen is famous for its exquisite gardens, and the best of all has got to be Tivoli.

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Built in 1843, Tivoli Gardens of Copenhagen is the second oldest amusement park in the world. When Walt Disney visited Tivoli, his souvenir was the inspiration to build Disney World – thank you, Tivoli!

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Eat, play, and join in the fun at Tivoli whatever time of year you visit. However, Christmas is when Tivoli undergoes its most impressive transformation, with over 1000 Christmas trees and a bustling market.

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