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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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Rosenborg castle.

On more than one occasion in our direction before we left and incomparable scenic beauty of Copenhagen. The Danish capital has many attractions class in terms of European tourism is concerned, and today opened a special Copenhagen in the know about.

Essential to hear a preliminary visit to Copenhagen is Rundetårn (Round Tower), the oldest observatory in Europe was built in 1642. At 35 meters from the city after having climbed a spiral staircase of 209 meters can have a complete view of this beautiful city.

Rosenborg Castle with its characteristic appearance Renaissance is constructed with brick and Dutchman style and is another attraction of head of Copenhagen. The Danish crown jewels, tapestries and furniture of royalty can be seen in addition to its impressive and luxurious gardens. On the Web site of the castle you can see their schedule.

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The Danish capital Copenhagen is the largest city in Scandinavia and one of the major cities of Europe. It is a metropolis of first line, but with characteristic charm the idiosyncrasies of the Danes, as well as respect for its own assets, have preserved in perfect condition, returning to Copenhagen a place to enter the knowledge of the history of Denmark .

Cum-administrative center, cultural and trade of Denmark, Copenhagen has not abandoned its original features and combines in an intelligent and attractive buildings of modern architecture with its traditional cobbled streets lined, pedestrian meandering through the city, places beautiful and narrow lanes.

This returns to Copenhagen a perfect place to pursue Danish and Scandinavian culture, as everything comes together for a better appreciation of old buildings, bars and cafes classic picturesque towers between everything about the culture of the nation, all surrounded by a context that respects their identity and place, without passing over the past with the present.
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Wild and hot
Odense is despite its size, clarity and very green. The stream winds its way through the cityscape and produces a floating band for the parks at Monks Moor, HC Andersen Park. Stream flowing past the Odense Zoo, where wild and warm year round. Take a walk in the pleasant garden, climb aboard one of Aafart both and enjoy the trip down the River Odense – with or without a jazz band on board.

Andersen and Nielsen
Two very common Danish names, and yet not. With forenames Hans Christian and Carl have each put Odense on the world map.
The town has two museums for the poet. Here you come close to H.C. Andersen’s life and works are still read throughout the world.
The music was Carl Nielsen’s language and he understood, among other things to put music to the Funen spring. Read the rest of this entry »

The oldest city in Denmark, has in its historical area an urban landscape that refers to other times. Ribe is the name of the eponymous district and a port that gave life to the culture of the Vikings, with an activity that placed it in the ninth and tenth century as one of the most important commercial and all Scandinavia.

Ribe is situated in southwest Jutland, and is part of the municipality of Esbjerg, southern Denmark. The city fell into decline after losing the functionality of your port a few centuries ago. However, the settlement lasts remarkable preserving old buildings, including its cathedral, and some 110 homes as part of the assets protected. Read the rest of this entry »

Zleep Hotel is one of the hotels located in a great location in Copenhagen. It is a hotel located in a mall. This hotel is located very near the center of Copenhagen, so tourists can enjoy everything worthwhile in the capital of Denmark. This hotel is very comfortable, simple and therefore ideal for tourists staying during your trip.

The rooms are decorated in a very classic, yet are very comfortable and have television, bathroom, among other things. The rest of the hotel is completed with a great restaurant where tourists can enjoy a delicious breakfast, so begin your day in a good way.

The rest of the hotel offers tourists a quiet stay to stay. Very near the hotel, tourists can enjoy the best attractions in Copenhagen, restaurants, museums and other places. This hotel is highly recommended for tourists who want simple accommodation to stay.