Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Copenhagen again - Denmark, pt. III

Here are some more pictures from Copenhagen, showing the modernist Knippelsbro bridge and the National Bank designed by Arne Jacobsen as his last major work before his death in 1971. It didn't open until 1978. The second picture is of the largest new build in Copenhagen, the Opera House which opened a few years ago and was built using a large grant from the A.P. Møller Foundation. The building was designed by Henning Larsen, another of the great Danish architects. The third, and final, picture in this batch shows the Danish flag, Dannebrog, over the Sixtus Battery at the entry to the harbour. This is the official Danish flag, which all others must copy.

Knippelsbro with the Danish National Bank in the background

Knippelsbro - Modernist bridge design and the Danish National Bank in the background



Copenhagen Opera House

Copenhagen opera house as seen from the water



The official Dannebrog flag at the Sixtus Battery

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Copenhagen Pictures - Denmark, pt. II

As promised here are now some pictures from Copenhagen. As always, you can see them in bigger sizes by clicking on the photos. Hope you enjoy them!



Vor Frelser Kirke (Church of Our Saviour)

Vor Frelser Kirke (Church of Our Saviour) - tower detail



Frederikskirken/Marmorkirken (the Marble Church) as seen from Amaliehaven through Amalienborg Castle

Frederikskirken/Marmorkirken seen through Amalienborg Palace from Amaliehaven



Boats at Christianshavn

Boats in Christianshavn, Copenhagen