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Gammel Strand
Gammel Strand (Old Beach) fronts the canal that partially encircles the island of Slotsholmen. This perfectly preserved row of 18th- and 19th-century town houses, with its restaurants and cafes, is among the most picturesque in Copenhagen and a great place for an outdoor drink on a sunny day. This used to be the site of the old fish market, a fact that is commemorated by the statue of the fishwife beside Højbro. On the other side of the bridge, in the waters of the canal itself, you can see a statue of a merman and his children, while facing the fishwife is a grander statue of Bishop Absalon, who founded Copenhagen over 1000 years ago. You can also catch the canal tour bo…
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Little Mermaid
When the world thinks of Copenhagen, the statue of the Little Mermaid is probably the first image that springs to mind. Love it or loath it, this small unremarkable statue must be the most photographed sight in the country, as well as the cause of perhaps countless indifferent ‘yeah, so?’ shrugs from tourists who have trudged the kilometre or so along an often windswept harbourfront to see her.
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