Gloria Biograf

Opposite of multiplex

One of the few remaining independent venues in Copenhagen resisting the dark side of commercialism, Gloria is a sparkling cinematic gem. It's centrally located right by Rådhuspladsen, next to Palace Hotel. The one-screen, 108-seat theater makes up for its snug pre...

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Kunsthal Charlottenborg

A queenly estate for contemporary art

Threatened by financial troubles brought on by the space's former director, Bo Nilsson, Kunsthal Charlottenborg is back on its ...

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Jean Nouvel Concert Hall

Hans Scharoun lives

During the day Jean Nouvel's new concert hall stands out, but at night it shines—literally. The site of a huge, electric ...

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Arbejder Museet

Workers Unite!

Arbejder Museet was founded in 1983 by Denmark's strong Work Union and grass roots movements. The museum celebrates the working...

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Gasværket

A space like no other

The extraordinary Gasværket theater is a rare blend of industry and culture. Housed within the brick shell of the now defunct Ø...

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Posthus Teatret

Where there is cinema, there is art, there is love

Selecting and importing a single film at a time to show in their ninety-seat screening room, Posthus Teatret has been a landmar...

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Dagmar Teatret

Selective cinema

If you’re not attracted by the popular appeal of many of Copenhagen’s downtown cinemas, Dagmar could very well be your answer. ...

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Dansk Jødisk Museum

The plight of a people

Dansk Jødisk Museum (Danish Jewish Museum) is dedicated to the Jewish minority's history and culture in Denmark dating from the...

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Skuespilhus

Calling all thespians ...

After four years construction and a DKK 900 million facelift, the Royal Danish Playhouse's ultramodern new theater opened in Fe...

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Empire Bio

Kiss me in front of the silver screen

Copenhagen caters pretty well to film buffs, offering plenty of independent cinemas as well as the usual multiplexes playing Ho...

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