Copenhagen Sights

  1. Kultorvet

    In the north of the Latin Quarter is Kultorvet, a rather soulless pedestrian plaza and summer gathering place with beer bars, flower stalls and produce stands. On sunny days you'll usually find impromptu entertainment here, which can range from the ever-present sounds of the Andean flute to street theatre. Consider yourself warned…

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  2. Nørrebro

    Straddling the city's lakes, with Nørreport to the south and Nørrebro to the north, these are two of the most intriguing areas of the city, with several cool shopping streets (Elmegade, Blågårdsgade, Ravnsborggade and Sankt Hans Torv in Nørrebro prime among them) where you'll find independent designers and fashion, as well as some of the city's best nightlife and bars.

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  3. Nørreport

    Straddling the city's lakes, with Nørreport to the south and Nørrebro to the north, these are two of the most intriguing areas of the city, with several cool shopping streets (Nansensgade in Nørreport prime among them) where you'll find independent designers and fashion, as well as some of the city's best nightlife and bars.

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  4. Strøget

    The pedestrian shopping street Strøget runs through the city centre from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is the city's main shopping thoroughfare and consists of five continuous streets.

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  5. Vesterbro

    The gritty, urban neighbourhood of Vesterbro begins at the western side of Central Station with the city's most infamous thoroughfare, Istedgade. Istedgade is home to the rather depressing red light district, which begins close to Central Station with numerous sex shops and massage parlours that coexist rather unfortunately with many of the city's lower range hotels.

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