About Copenhagen
Copenhagen, a beautiful Scandinavian country beside the Baltic Sea, is located on the Zealand and Amager coastal islands. Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and situated in the north-east of the country. The town is known for its “Little Mermaid” statue, an iconic landmark inspired by Andersen’s eponymous fairytale created in 1913 as a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen by Edvard Eriksen. Its founding is believed to date back to the construction of a modest fortress in 1167 on Slotsholmen Island by Bishop Absalon. With significant ancient buildings, beautiful parks and historical landmarks, such as the Nyhavn, Frederiksstaden Have, Copenhagen Harbor and Tivoli Gardens, dating as old as 1043 and at a walking distance; the capital guarantees a variety of activities.
Discover and explore Copenhagen, a city in the country of Denmark. This online guide of information, articles, and photos of Copenhagen helps you explore the attractions and points of interest of Copenhagen. It is located on the continent of Europe and its GPS coordinates address is latitude 55.7167 and logitude 55.7167. [Map of Copenhagen].