It is hard to imagine anyone failing to benefit from a trip to Copenhagen, since it is full of ancient, cultural & natural sights, as well as boasting one of the more relaxed & friendly atmospheres you will find in a major capital.
There are several remarkable sights to enjoy around the city, but if you only have a single day to spend there, try filling it by taking a tour of the many historic buildings, before spending one or two hours in Tivoli Gardens.
Copenhagen can track down its roots back more than 850 years and as you would imagine, there's plenty of evidence of that dotted round the city. There are also a number of architecturally magnificent contemporary buildings, but it is the older structures you'll remember.
Begin your tour in City Hall Square, where you'll discover a selection of public art, the entrance to Tivoli Gardens plus the Italian-inspired official building from which the square takes its name.
Depart the plaza and go on a amble down the car-free Strøget to take in the city's most fashionable shops and grab some souvenirs, such as the well-known local pottery. There are lots of al fresco cafes within this pedestrian area, so it's a great place to enjoy a coffee and also a pastry.
You can then start to tour the capital's imperial palaces - something that is likely to be one of the highlights of your Baltic cruise holiday.
The Christiansborg Palace, that is home to both the Royal Reception Rooms and the Danish parliament, is an effective starting point. Then take a saunter around the lively canalside district of Nyhavn, before arriving at the magnificent Amalienborg. The complex of 4 palaces set around an octagonal courtyard is used by Queen Margrethe II as her winter abode.
Be sure to also take an hour or 2 to visit the royal family's previous summer time abode, Rosenborg Castle. The impressive structure, that's enveloped by stunning formal gardens, houses the Danish Crown Jewels in addition to a collection of artefacts connected to the monarchy.
Conclude your tour of the city by travelling to the harbour to view The Little Mermaid statue, that is based on the story by the world-famous author Hans Christian Andersen. After that spend your closing couple of hours in the city relaxing in Tivoli Gardens, indulging in the tranquility or a ride on the park's wooden rollercoaster.
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