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Copenhagen World’s Best Design City?


If the first thing that comes in your mind when thinking about Copenhagen is the Little Mermaid lying on the port, you must be aware that you are definitely outmoded. For sure, the architectural heritage of Copenhagen is worth to see. Well, of course Middelalderbyen, understand the Medieval Town, with the Church of St Petri, deserves a contemplation. You may admire the Renaissance beauty of Rosenborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace, or the rococo splendour of Fredicksstaden, or, last but not least, the 17yh century houses of quay Nyhavn. But in fact, Copenhagen has brilliantly evolved in the past decades, by welcoming some masterpieces from the most celebrated contemporary architects.

It may be the reason why Copenhagen has been nominated the world’s best design city 2008 by the magazine The Monocle. Do you want to make your own judgement on this ranking? Book a Copenhagen holiday right now, and find the perfect hotel in Copenhagen for you to enjoy your stay!

When landing in Copenhagen, you will have your first impression of the modern richness of the city while looking at the airport buildings, and then by taking the metro. You should begin with the visit to the DAC, the Danish Architecture Centre, to get more information on the designers or to see the exhibitions. It also offers guided tours in Copenhagen to discover the best places and sights. This will bring you in front of the Royal Danish Library, commonly called the Black Diamond, to the Royal Danish Playhouse, and even to the Orestad Gymnasium, or a student residence like Tietgenkollegiet. Residence housing are frequently amazing architectural projects, such as VM Bjerget and VM Husene in Orestad and the whole quarter of Slumeholmen. Offices buildings also show the creativity of the architects, as Havneholmen or the Unibank headquarters can prove it. Museums are extraordinary as well. You will be happy to visit the Tycho Brahe Planetarium, the Ordrupgaard Art Gallery and the ARKEN Museum of Modern Art.

If you are a groupie of Jean Nouvel’s works, Copenhagen will also provide you with two major examples of his talent, the Concert Hall (DR Koncerthuset) and the Opera House. In any case, you will appreciate the diversity of the architectural treasures of Copenhagen, and the perfection of its insertion in the tissue of more classical or baroque monuments.

So, do not hesitate any longer, reserve your Copenhagen hotel, take a bike and go to visit those marvels! No doubt you will not regret it...