Copenhagen has a metropolitan population of about 1.9 million people. First documented in the 11th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the beginning of the 15th century and during the 17th century under the reign of Christian IV it became an important regional centre. In 2008 Copenhagen was ranked fourth in a list of top 50 European Cities of the Future after London, Paris and Berlin. It is a user friendly city with easy and plentiful transport systems and eclectic architecture.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Denmark are generally extensive, and Danish society is very tolerant of homosexuality. Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex unions, in 1989. In 2009 it was the host city for the World OutGames.

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Fountain with mythological figures.
Classic harbor side cafes and offices in Nyhavn.
Copenhagen Opera House.
Plaza in front of Royal Amalienborg Palace with equestrian statue
Royal guard in front of Amalienborg Palace.
Plaza in front of Royal Amalienborg Palace on the right
Upscale condos along the harbor.
Denmark is very advanced in employing wind power.
Copenhagen is a major port of call for Baltic Sea
Shop signs and lights.
Native Peruvian musicians in Central Square.
The 1905 City Hall from the side displays the National
Sunny afternoon brings out the coffee and beer drinkers to
Modern sculpture by the Sydhavnen canal.
The once-polluted canals are now clean enough to support fish
Well-formed skater at skate park next to the Islands Brygge
Islands Brygge swimming pool built into the chilly water of
Decorative scaffolding covering on a building under restoration.
Statue of King Christian X who reigned during two modern
Soccer matches draw sports fans from all over Europe.
Women’s resource center.
Copenhagen has a modern and precision subway system.
Modern Danish architecture for office buildings.
Modern Danish design for an apartment complex.
The circular tower steeple of Trinity Church.
Interior of Trinity Church.
Copenhagen manhole cover.
Waiter attending tables at outdoor cafe in Gammeltorv Square. Most
Ice cream is a popular treat.
A dog lover carries her dog onto the bus.
There is a sizeable Muslim population in Copenhagen. Virtually all
In the suburbs are parks and fountains.
A restored windmill still operates to pump water.
Central train station; trains leave precisely on time.
Special bike lanes are everywhere in Copenhagen; some people ‘walk’
The bicycle culture is alive and well in Denmark.
Copenhagen coat of arms in City Hall.
Ceremonial court inside City Hall.
Fountain of a mythological bull goring a dragon, protecting a
City Hall with blue bikes lanes around it.
Many small grocery stores are owned by immigrant families from
Circular pool in the DGI Byen recreation center.
Free bicycles are available around the city.
World Wildlife Fund ad for global warming: ‘Red Ice”.
Sensual public ad for Australian Swimwear.
A newspaper sculpture near city center.
A graffiti version of the Little Mermaid.
The Hans Christian Andersen ‘castle’ in Tivoli.
The gardens and lake inside Tivoli.
Entry to the Tivoli amusement park.
The famous ‘Little Mermaid’ bronze statue in Copenhagen harbor surrounded
Discarded, lost or stolen bicycles are piled up then collected
Heroic war statue.
The Stroget is the central pedestrian street with fashion shops
The Stroget is the central pedestrian street with fashion shops
The Stroget is the central pedestrian street with fashion shops
The Stroget is the central pedestrian street with fashion shops
Crane fountain and Danish classic architecture.
Parliament building and King Christian IX equestrian statue.
Stock exchange building by the Slotsholms Canal.
Denmark’s favorite storyteller H.C. Andersen.
Central Square lights and shops with bicycle clock tower.
Detail of clock tower with the golden lady.
Central Square lights, shops and offices.
Big Ferris Wheel in central city.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum of ancient sculpture and art. Contains

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