Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 has a long history as the "Royal" city of Denmark, having
been associated with a long line of monarchs well before its proclamation as the capital. The location of the city, at the mouth of
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the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish
monarchs, who once reigned over Sweden and Norway as well. Once the city had won royal favour, it attracted the barons, earls
and nobility with their retinues and traces of the wealth remain for all to see, in the form of imposing palaces, mansions and
churches.
The tour will take you to Rosenborg Castle, built between 1606 and 1617 by King Christian IV - a prodigious instigator of building
and construction work, who today is often referred to as the "builder-king". Today, the castle houses a fine collection of porcelain
silverware and fine art, which have belonged to Danish monarchs through the ages, as well as the Crown Jewels and Coronation
regalia.
From Rosenborg Castle, you will drive through the heart of Copenhagen and see the Royal Theatre, Town Hall Square.
Continue to Tivoli Gardens and Theme park - the fairy tale gardens, which opened its gates in 1843. Stroll through the park admiring
the romantic lakes, pavilions, flower decorations and the vivid life of the Danes. Tivoli gardens is Denmark's oldest amusement park.
Before you return to the departure point, you pass by Amalienborg Palace- the residence of the Royal Danish Family- the residence
of the Royal Danish Family as well as one at the original location of the world famous statue of The Little Mermaid, the fairytale
creation of Hans Christian Andersen.
Inside visit: Rosenborg Castle and Tivoli Gardens