Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen’s History
Copenhagen dates back to the 11th century, but it grew from a medieval fishing village into a bonafide major port town under Christian IV, King of Denmark, in the early 17th century. During his long reign, Christian IV initiated many building projects there, including Christianshavn, an area located on several islands in the harbor designed to fortify the city against attacks. Now, Christianshavn is a lively residential neighborhood known for its picturesque streets and local culture. (It’s also home to Freetown Christiania, a commune of about 1000 residents founded in 1971, but that’s another fascinating story!)
Christian IV is also responsible for building Christiansborg Palace, now home to Danish Parliament, after determining the previous castle was too small to demonstrate his power and magnificence. However, the Christiansborg Palace of today is not quite like the original; significant fires have required a complete rebuilding of the palace twice in its history. Denmark’s monarchical rule continues today, and the current Danish royal family, led by Queen Margrethe II, still spends part of their time at Copenhagen’s Amalienborg Palace.
Renewable Energy in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is considered one of the cleanest—and greenest—cities in the world. The city is famous for its stringent environmental policies, including its focus on low-energy standards, and is dedicated to becoming carbon neutral by 2025. The water along Copenhagen’s harbor is so clean[……]
