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Like many cities at that time, and following centuries, the city was surrounded and besieged on several occasions, like other towns in what is known as Hanseatic League (the countries of that part of Europe with significant business dealings.) But sometimes infighting played a major role in the development of the city, which is now part of history.

At first the Danish king tried to rule the city against what he said the bishop, and finally succeeded in the year 1416, when Erik of Pomerania was getting control of the city and since then belongs to the Crown Copenhagen Denmark.

Portrait of Erik of Pomerania

Thanks to the exceptional good traders and treated, the city continued growing and becoming more and richer, which attracted more traders from other countries and began to establish various guilds, which highlighted the craft and if there is something peculiar at that time was the founding of the University of Copenhagen in 1479.

The city continued to grow rapidly, not only in size but also in wealth and military power, became an important strategic location and economic center, military, religious and cultural life of the entire Nordic region.

One of the most important steps that gave the city for its growth was the granting of rights to companies to have the exclusive right to trade with different countries overseas. And in order to restrict imports, many factories were created so that the country could meet its own demand and thus minimizing the dependence on third parties.

Equestrian statue of King Christian IV

All thanks to King Christian IV, who extended the town with two new districts, New Booths, a place for the soldiers of the army and the Chsistianshavn following the model of the city of Amsterdam. This growth of the city was linked to various fortifications and bastions that increased security in the city.

This completes again this second installment on the history of Copenhagen and gradually we will go closer to the present to know how this destination today, but we still have to know, so you are invited to continue with us .

We continue our travels tireless anxious to know the best places for a good holiday season. The destination that will occupy the next few days will keep us in the old continent, but in a less benign latitude Portugal, climatologically speaking, but not detract from this fate.

We go to Denmark to meet its capital, Copenhagen. A place in the most important point between the Baltic Sea and its northern neighbor, Germany. What makes this city is an important part of national trade and where the cash economy has always been one of its main hubs.

One of the port areas of the city

The first settlements in this area date back to 4000 BC permanent settlements but discarded those years, suggesting that this area was the way, possibly by the peoples of eastern and northern Europe to other places.

It is believed that the first city was built in the eleventh century and had two settlements, one in the west and a smaller one. Back in 1100 the town was fortified and made more importance than other places in this latitude, thanks to its convenient location and strength, something only the rich cities have or had something to defend.

About the year 1290 and well into the nineteenth century all traffic in and out had to do it using one of the four gates of this wall, so he held a tight control over all economic activity in the city.

A quieter, Stevns Klint

But it was not the only, there were several walled cities, but they were walls made of earth and palisades. Some had some pit, and it may seem otherwise, Copenhagen was not the first city to have strong walls but was Kalundborg, which had in addition to wall with several towers as would happen later with the destination in question.

And with this first post short history we said goodbye to our second installment, where we will know more about the history of this fantastic place these days with us.

This area includes most of Denmark and includes the cities of Aalborg and Aarhus. The west coast of Jutland offers clean beaches and soft sand, but can be dangerous for swimming due to changes in currents and winds. Jutland also found most of Esbjerg, where ferries arrive from the UK every day. The main cities are Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Frederikshavn, Holstebro, Kolding, Randers, Silkeborg, Vejle and Viborg.

Aalborg contains the largest Viking cemetery and a cathedral, monastery and castle. The largest Renaissance buildings in Denmark are in this city. Aarhus has a collection of more than sixty buildings of the seventeenth and VXIII brought from across the country and reassembled in a charming landscape, as well as Marselisborg Castle and a museum of prehistory. Fanø Esbjerg and are of historical interest and have beautiful beaches. The castles of Rosenholm, Voergard Clausholm and worth visiting. Legoland (Billund), open from March to October, offers great entertainment for children.

Known as the Garden of Denmark, Funen, Fyn sometimes called, has some of the most picturesque castles and historic mansions in the country, located in old parks and gardens. The city of Odense is famous as the birthplace of the great fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Odense has a festival every July and August to celebrate the life and work of Andersen. Tourists can visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and his childhood home.

The castles and churches are the main attraction of Funen. Egeskoy Castle is an outstanding example of Renaissance architecture and is surrounded by a moat, which gives it a fairy tale atmosphere. Other castles in the area include Nyborg and Valdemar, which houses a naval museum. Other museums include a railway museum and Funen Village, an important cultural center. Odense is also Brandts Klaedefabrik, another major cultural center. The newest attraction is Naturama Funen, opened in 2005, in which there are three floors of multimedia exhibits on natural history. There are also many beaches, especially the southern islands as Langeland, Tasinge and Aero.

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It is the largest urban center in Scandinavia. Copenhagen is a city of copper roofs and towers with needles, was founded in 1167. It has many old buildings, fountains, statues and squares, as well as the unique Little Mermaid at the entrance of the port. There are many tours available that take you to see the most famous attractions. These include a tour to the Viking Ship Museum, a royal tour that will take you to Christiansborg Palace (seat of parliament) and the palaces of Rosenborg and Amalienborg, a tour bus to the ancient and museum Bondebyen outdoors, and even tour a brewery, which produces the famous Carlsberg. Tivoli, the world famous Copenhagen amusement park, open from late April to mid-September and during the holiday season. Bekken worth visiting (in the deer park north of Copenhagen) and Charlottenlund Aquarium.

Outside the city, in the province of Zeeland, find sandy beaches, lakes, forests and royal palaces. Sjaelland find excellent beaches, particularly in the north of the island.

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It is the second largest of many cities in Denmark after Copenhagen, Aarhus is the real cultural center of western Jutland. The coastal city of Aarhus is home to one of the most developed entertainment scenes together in Denmark. The visitors soon found the old town, which is full of museums, churches, medieval buildings and monuments Danes, while other visitors may prefer the coast, where there are a number of sandy beaches and scenic woodland trails.

The central area of Aarhus, is relatively compact and offers a well developed tourist infrastructure, with the shopping districts around Sondergade, St Clements Torv and leads to the Cathedral Domkirke. The tourist office is located in Radhus (City Hall) in and outside Allé Radhuspladsen Park.

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One of the museums that we are in Denmark, we recommend the Glyptotek Museum, although it is also known as the Glyptotek in Copenhagen. One of the museum whose collection of Egyptian pieces is more important, much more than most Egyptian Museum. It’s certainly a very attractive museum for visitors, because the collection of antiques is quite large. Just past the front, and we like to see the structure of the building and observe in detail that it is a museum with an elegant exterior structure.

Inside we have a garden, which also tends to be liked by many tourists. The large collection of pieces from private collections, is really high, highlighting pieces of pottery, paintings and other pieces really valuable. You can not miss a lot of sculptures that are part of the main essence of this museum, which is often much like tourists who visit and considers it as one of the largest in Europe.

This museum is notable for the extensive collection housed inside, but also by their exteriors, gardens and structure of the museum itself, which is wonderful. It is a visit almost obligatory when a tourist comes to Copenhagen, for surely enjoy it a lot and know different antique pieces of incalculable value. If you choose to visit a museum in Denmark, to be sure that the Glyptotek Museum is a good choice.

The city of Copenhagen has a great transportation system, which turns out to be quite efficient, and destinations can be visited in a short time, even people who have little time to know the city can be a good idea of it in the main places of interest and without wasting a minute.

Among the most interesting destinations are: the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where lines of buses in the city this place is located in the heart of the city, making it an ideal place to start learning Copenhagen, Strøget one of the most famous pedestrian streets of Copenhagen, along which there are important buildings, all kinds of shops, etc., the streets around Strøget Slotsholmen Gammel Strand and the Canal and the port, etc.

It is also possible and highly recommended to visit the city more bike mobilized. The city is designed so that the routes are not too long and cyclists have no problem in moving from one place to another. Read the rest of this entry »

The city has much to offer tourists coming for the first time. You can come visit this beautiful country that shows the historic castles to shopping and dining in Kolding.

Kolding is well known for his dramatic story. Seeing the beauty of its landscapes is an enriching experience. The varied cultural life and its flourishing business sector makes it a perfect holiday destination. There are many malls in Kolding. Visitors can romp in the theaters and restaurants in town.

How to get to Kolding?
Getting to Kolding means fewer problems because it is well connected by all modes of transport to major cities in Denmark. The nearest airport is Billund Airport is the second largest airport in Denmark. Many fly daily flights to international destinations.

Transport in Kolding:
Kolding is a large city, bus may be used to reach distant destinations. Tourists can also travel via taxis, although they are very expensive. Another way to explore kolding by bicycle. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas is celebrated in all regions of Denmark, Aalborg (Ålborg also known as) is the capital of Nordjylland region and is one of the major ports of the country, she celebrated this holiday in a special way.

Santa Claus will arrive in Aalborg on November 27, according to Danish tradition, on board a ship sailing from Greenland, come to the Castle of Aalborg and its arrival will mark the opening of Aalborg’s Christmas market on the enjoyment of all residents and tourists, since then you can enjoy all the objects and products that can be found in it. At this time the atmosphere is very pleasant and a lot of people go there every year.

The center of the city of Aalborg is filled with Christmas atmosphere with all the activities carried out in these special dates. In Gammel Torv in the center of the city, there are numerous booths for sale of Christmas punch, donuts and other sweets tradicionals Danes, etc. Entertainment includes the theater Christmas concerts.

Together with Aalborg’s Christmas market you will find a ice rink in the plaza CW Obels. The rink opens the same day as the Christmas market, Dec. 27, and many people go to play the sport as a group. The Christmas is full of icons, there are many activities and decorations that will involve everyone in the Danish Christmas.

On Fridays from December 3rd is the night of Christmas shopping in the city of Aalborg, where all the shops open until 10 pm, giving everyone time to shop during the afternoon and evening.