Kastellet

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Lonely Planet review

The northern Kastellet area includes a 17th-century citadel and the city's best-known statue, the Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. This much-photographed bronze figure, perched on a rock at the water's edge, has a certain grace, but don't expect a monument - the mermaid is much smaller than you might expect.

On the ramparts is a historic windmill and some excellent views to the Little Mermaid, the harbour and, in the other direction, Marmorkirken.