returning to the Prinsendam

Introduction to Copenhagen

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June 30th 2011
Our first stop in Copenhagen was at the Little Mermaid. A photo opportunity for us and three other tour buses. So getting a clear picture of the statue was quite a feat, with all the people jockeying for position. Then we were quickly back on the coach for a visual tour passing famous Tivoli Gardens, Town Hall square and NY Carlsberg Glyptotek. Next we passed the world's oldest Royal Stock Exc ... read more

Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Copenhagen

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Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now th... ... read more