The world is a big place, and the pursuit of its exploration has been the great thread that links all travelers across the centuries. At Legendary Journeys we wish to take that thread and make a tapestry of experiences that any adventurer will remember for the rest of their days. From the most modern of cities, full of lights and spectacle, to the ruins of the civilizations that helped to define culture as we know it today, we will take you anywhere your heart desires! Today we are going to one of the crown jewels of Europe, which has been a bustling center of activity in the region for centuries. This city has battled plague and fire, emerging all the more beautiful after these destructive effects pass it by. The amazing city I am talking about is Copenhagen, Denmark!
Church of Our Savior, or Vor Freslsers Kirke in Danish, is a church that was constructed in 1695 in the baroque style. Its most famous feature, easily seen in the picture above, is the helix spire that has a winding staircase on its outside that can be climbed all the way to the top. It is famed for its carillon, which is the largest in all of northern Europe, which plays fantastic melodies every hour on the hour from 8 AM until midnight. Urban legend states that the architect of the spire, Laurids de Thurah, jumped off the tower after realizing it was counter-clockwise. Thankfully untrue, the architect is confirmed to have died peacefully in his bed some seven years after its completion with no signs he was displeased with his work, but it is a bit of lore behind this beautiful church.
Rosenborg Castle is a renaissance castle which was completed in 1624 as a summerhouse and is an example of Christian IV's numerous architectural projects. The castle is designed in the Dutch Renaissance style, which is typical for Danish buildings built during the period, and has been expanded many times over the years. The castle held Danish regents for 90 years until being mostly abandoned for that purpose aside from when the royal palace was burned down in 1794 and when the British attacked Copenhagen in 1801. These days it is open to the public and serves as a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections, which has many items about royal Danish culture from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Christianborg Palace is located on the islet of Slotsholmen, is the seat for the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, as well as the Prime Minister's Office. On top of that many portions of the palace are used by the monarchy, including the Palace Chapel,the Royal Stables, and the Royal Reception Rooms. There have been castles on this site since 1167, with this third rendition of the castle being completed in 1928. Due to two serious fires the palace has signs of three distinctive Danish architectural eras. The main portion of the current palace is done in the Neo-baroque style. The show grounds, build in 1746, are in the baroque style. Finally the chapel of the palace which dates back to 1826 is done in a neoclassical style.
Copenhagen is a city that has known its fair share of tragedies, but through the flames of its past offers quite the unique architectural and cultural experience for anyone who cares to take the time to appreciate it. We're very happy to be able to take you to this fabulous city on multiple exciting trips! For the details on these trips, please click here.
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