DK Travel : Copenhagen : History & Culture

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Absolute Monarchy

In 1660, Frederik III introduced Absolute Monarchy, enhancing the powers of the middle classes. Frederik VII laterabolished it in favour of an elected Parliament.
Amalienborg

This royal residence consists of four palaces arranged around a square. The sovereign’s home is closed to the public. You can visit other sections during the tourist season. Queen Margrethe resides in Christian IX’s Palace and Crown Prince Frederik in Frederik VIII’s Palace. An interesting museum housed in Christian VIII’s Palace includes reconstructed rooms from the 19th century. (see Amalienborg and Frederiksstaden ).
Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971)

Architect and designer who defined the concept of Danish design – fluid and practical.
Assistens Kirkegård

This is the cemetery where Andersen’s body was interred in Nørrebro. The stone is inscribed with inspirational lines from his poem “Oldingen” or “The Old Man” (1874) (see Assistens Kirkegård ).
August Bournonville (1805–1879)

Choreographer and ballet master who created many works for the Danish ballet.
Bakkehusmuseet

The Bakkehus (House on the Hill) was the home of prominent literary patron Knud Rahbek and his wife Kamma Lyhne Rahbek from 1802–1830. Andersen met the couple in the early 1820s and their home soon became a meeting place for poets and authors. The museum retains a homely atmosphere and recreates the Golden Age of creativity. It also includes mementos that belonged to Andersen.
Baptismal Set

Four-piece, gold and silver baptismal set (1671), thought to have been first used for Crown Prince Frederik.
Bishop Absalon (1128–1201)

A warrior bishop, he built the first castle on Slotsholmen.
Børsen

The stock exchange is remarkable for its tower with a striking spire designed to look like four entwined dragons’ tails. The three crowns at the top of the building represent the kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Caritasspringvandet

One of the oldest statues in Copenhagen dating back to 1608.