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Old historical photos and images of Copenhagen, Denmark
Gamle historiske fotos og billeder af København, Danmark

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Geography: Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Copenhagen is on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as the de facto capital of the Kalmar Union, being the seat of monarchy, governing the majority of the present day Nordic region in a personal union with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danish monarch serving as the head of state. The city flourished as the cultural and economic centre of Scandinavia under the union for well over 120 years, starting in the 15th century up until the beginning of the 16th century when the union was dissolved with Sweden leaving the union through a rebellion. After a plague outbreak and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Horatio Nelson attacked the Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.

Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service sector, especially through initiatives in information technology, pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg Castle, Frederik's Church, Børsen and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.

Copenhagen is home to the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School and the IT University of Copenhagen. The University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479, is the oldest university in Denmark. Copenhagen is home to the football clubs F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF. The annual Copenhagen Marathon was established in 1980. Copenhagen is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world.

The Copenhagen Metro, launched in 2002, serves central Copenhagen. Additionally, the Copenhagen S-train, the Lokaltog (private railway), and the Coast Line network serve and connect central Copenhagen to outlying boroughs. Serving roughly 2.5 million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the busiest airport in the Nordic countries.

Date of foundation: 1167

History:

Population: 623 404

Sights:

Copenhagen. Exchange hall, circa 1890
Exchange hall, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Grundtvigs Kirke - The Lutheran church of Grundtvig
Grundtvigs Kirke - The Lutheran church of Grundtvig
Copenhagen. Harbor Road - Hafenstraße, circa 1890
Harbor Road - Hafenstraße, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Helsingborg, circa 1890
Helsingborg, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Hochbrucke Square, circa 1890
Hochbrucke Square, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Klampenborg Hermitage, circa 1890
Klampenborg Hermitage, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Klampenborg Hermitage, with view of park, circa 1890
Klampenborg Hermitage, with view of park, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Klampenborg - Hvidøre, Tram
Klampenborg - Hvidøre, Tram
Copenhagen. Kongens Nytorv - King's New Square
Kongens Nytorv - King's New Square
Copenhagen. Lurblæserne paa Rådhuspladsen, 1930
Lurblæserne paa Rådhuspladsen - The Lur Blowers Column - monument next to City Hall Square, 1930
Copenhagen. Marble Church - Marmorkirche, circa 1890
Marble Church - Marmorkirche, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Østerbros station - Bahnhof
Østerbros station - Bahnhof
Copenhagen. Panorama of city, circa 1890
Panorama of city, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Person Banegården - Railway Station, 1927
Person Banegården - Railway Station, 1927
Copenhagen. Port with ruins of the Christianborg Palace, circa 1890
Port with ruins of the Christianborg Palace, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Rådhuspladsen - Town Hall Square - Rathaus, 1937
Rådhuspladsen - Town Hall Square - Rathaus, 1937
Copenhagen. Royal Theatre, circa 1890
Royal Theatre, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Rundetaarn - Round Tower
Rundetaarn - Round Tower
Copenhagen. Saviour Church, circa 1890
Saviour Church, circa 1890
Copenhagen. The Tivoli park, circa 1890
The Tivoli park, circa 1890
Copenhagen. The Tivoli park entrance, circa 1890
The Tivoli park entrance, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Thorvaldsen Museum, circa 1890
Thorvaldsen Museum, circa 1890
Copenhagen. Tivoli Garden and Mosque, 1910
Tivoli Garden and Mosque, 1910
Copenhagen. Universität - University, 1908
Universität - University, 1908


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