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The Nyhavn area of Copenhagen was home to fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. He occupied three different dwellings along this scenic canal at different times in his life. Many of these picturesque structures have been converted into cafes and restaurants.

The Nyhavn area of Copenhagen was home to fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. He occupied three different dwellings along this scenic canal at different times in his life. Many of these picturesque structures have been converted into cafes and restaurants.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbor has been a symbol of the city since 1913. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small, unimposing, bronze statue has been damaged or defaced many times in the past half century, but has always been restored.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbor has been a symbol of the city since 1913. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small, unimposing, bronze statue has been damaged or defaced many times in the past half century, but has always been restored.

Copenhagen City Hall, first opened in 1905, is the headquarters for the Municipal Council and the Lord Mayor.

Copenhagen City Hall, first opened in 1905, is the headquarters for the Municipal Council and the Lord Mayor.

Side view of Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. The structure serves as the seat of the Folketinget (Danish parliament), the prime minister's office, and the Danish Supreme Court. It is the only building in the world where all three branches of government - the executive, legislative, and judicial - are housed in one building.

Side view of Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. The structure serves as the seat of the Folketinget (Danish parliament), the prime minister's office, and the Danish Supreme Court. It is the only building in the world where all three branches of government - the executive, legislative, and judicial - are housed in one building.

The ultra-modern Copenhagen Opera House, completed in 2005, stands on the island of Holmen in the center of the city.

The ultra-modern Copenhagen Opera House, completed in 2005, stands on the island of Holmen in the center of the city.

One of four identical rococo buildings making up the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The crowds gather to watch the changing of the guard ceremony.

One of four identical rococo buildings making up the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The crowds gather to watch the changing of the guard ceremony.

Changing of the guard in the large octagonal courtyard of the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The plaza is bordered by four buildings with identical facades, which serve as the winter home of the royal family.

Changing of the guard in the large octagonal courtyard of the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The plaza is bordered by four buildings with identical facades, which serve as the winter home of the royal family.

Statue of Denmark's most beloved author, Hans Christian Andersen, in the town hall square in Copenhagen.

Statue of Denmark's most beloved author, Hans Christian Andersen, in the town hall square in Copenhagen.

The Hans Christian Andersen Castle serves as one of the entrances to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Opened in 1843, the Gardens are one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and feature open-air concerts, dancing, numerous cafes and restaurants, and, of course, amusement park rides.

The Hans Christian Andersen Castle serves as one of the entrances to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Opened in 1843, the Gardens are one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and feature open-air concerts, dancing, numerous cafes and restaurants, and, of course, amusement park rides.

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