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DENMARK |
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Wonderful Copenhagen |
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Christianshavn is a
neighbourhood in Copenhagen, Denmark. Part of the Indre By
District, it is located on the island of Amager and separated
from the rest of the city centre by the Inner Harbour. It was
founded in the early 17th century by Christian IV as part of his
extension of the fortifications of Copenhagen. Originally, it was
laid out as an independent privileged merchant's town with
inspiration from Dutch cities but it was soon incorporated into
Copenhagen proper. Dominated by canals, it is the part of
Copenhagen with the most nautical atmosphere. For much of the
20th century a working-class neighbourhood, Christianshavn
developed a bohemian reputation in the 1970s and it is now a
fashionable, diverse and lively part of the city with its own
distinctive personality, with residents tending to see themselves
first as Christianshavners and then as Copenhageners.
Businessmen, students, artists, hippies and traditional families
with children live side-by-side.
Click on the picture to
have a larger version - there are also some panoramic ones
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like a nice place to live here across the canal |
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the area along the canal with lots of new modern
buildings |
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