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Virtually unchanged since it’s inception in 1879, Ørstedsparken lies on Copenhagen’s old defensive perimeter. Packed with histo...

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With a rotund building jutting out of the ground like a giant lip stick, Tycho Brahe Planetarium, or just the Planetarium, is h...

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The headquarters of the relatively new Danish internet bank, Saxo Bank (formerly Midas Bank), have initiated political projects...

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It's nice to know that in a city of such serious design attitude, certain architects still have a sense of humor. Formed in the...

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Denmark's newest university exemplifies Denmark's leaders' vision for the future of their country. That is, they want their fut...

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VM Bjerget is the recently completed housing complex in Ørestad, the latest district in Copenhagen to catch the redevelopment b...

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Creativity over crime

Aside from its vibrant cultural life, bustling streetscape and numerous cafés and shops, Nørrebro is also known for the Blågård...

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