View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn ("Round Tower") in the Inner City - the Rundetaarn was built by King Christian IV.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City - the monogram for King Christian IV and the initials RFP can be seen facing outwards in the latticework.
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City - the initials (RFP) stand for Regna Firmat Pietas ("Piety strengthens the Realms").
View of Copenhagen from the top of the Rundetaarn, Inner City.
The Rundetaarn (on the left), Inner City, Copenhagen - the oldest functioning obervatory in Europe.
Inside the Rundetaarn, Inner City, Copenhagen - Rundetaarn is known partially for having this unique spiral walk.
Inside the Rundetaarn, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, off City Hall Square, Inner City, Copenhagen - he wrote such classic fairy tales as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes and many more.
City Hall Square, Inner City, Copenhagen - on the left in the background is the Cathedral of Copenhagen.
City Hall Square, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Nørregade street with Sankt Petri Kirke, Inner City, Copenhagen - note the Masonic pillar: again, I had just read D. Brown's Angels and Demons.
Sankt Petri Kirke (Saint Peter's Church), Inner City, Copenhagen - the oldest building in Copenhagen.
Rosenborg Castle, Inner City, Copenhagen - used as a country house for the Royal Family until 1801, it has been a museum since 1838 and houses the Royal Treasury.
Nyboder, Inner City, Copenhagen - built in 1631-1641, the quarter housed (and still houses) the crews of the royal navy.
Nyboder, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid statue, Inner City, Copenhagen - it was erected in 1913.
The Little Mermaid statue, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The crowd that surrounds the Little Mermaid statue, Inner City, Copenhagen
Sankt Albans Kirke (St. Alban's Church) with the Kastellet (The Citadel) in the foreground on the right, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Sankt Albans Kirke with Gefion Springvandet in the foreground, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Gefion Springvandet, Inner City, Copenhagen - the fountain was created by stonecutter Anders Bundgaard from 1897-1908 and tells the story of the goddess Gefion, who created Sweden.
Gefion Springvandet, Inner City, Copenhagen - the biggest fountain in the city.
Frederikskirken (Frederik's Church), Inner City, Copenhagen - the procession for the changing of the guard at Amalienborg Palace, the Royal Residence, can be seen on the right.
The changing of the guard, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The changing of the guard with Amalienborg Palace as a backdrop, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The changing of the guard with Amalienborg Palace as a backdrop, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The changing of the guard with Amalienborg Palace as a backdrop, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The changing of the guard with Amalienborg Palace as a backdrop, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Nyhavn, Inner City, Copenhagen - now an expensive tourist spot, it was popular with sailors for onshore activities until the 20th century.
Nyhavn, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Theatre), which serves as the national theatre, Inner City, Copenhagen.
A building along Holmens Kanal, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Børsen, the 380-year old Stock Exchange, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Børsen, Inner City, Copenhagen - the tower is four dragons with intertwined tails.
Børsen, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Børsen, Inner City, Copenhagen - in the background you can see Chistiansborg Palace (under renovation).
The side entrance of Christiansborg Palace, Inner City, Copenhagen.
Det Kongelige Bibliotek (The Royal Library) and its Gardens, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The statue of Søren Kierkegaard in the Royal Library Gardens, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The Royal Library, Inner City, Copenhagen.
The Royal Library, Inner City, Copenhagen - the difference between the old and new being very apparent.
The Royal Library, Inner City, Copenhagen.
A look at the old (and new) Inner City from the shores of Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
Knippelsbro (Knip's bridge), between the Inner City and Christianshavn, Copenhagen - the bridge takes its name from the toll keeper in the mid-1700's, Hans Knip.
Christianskirken (Christian's Church), Christianshavn, Copenhagen - a Rococo church dating back to 1755-1759.
Strandgade 32, probably the oldest house in Christianshavn, built in 1622-1624, Copenhagen.
Over Christianshavns Kanal, Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
Vor Frelsers Kirke (The Church of Our Savior), Christianshavn, Copenhagen - built in 1696 with the tower being added in 1750.
Christiania, Christianshavn, Copenhagen - Christiania is the artistic community of Copenhagen and is currently under strain by the city, as the city now feels it's time to revoke some its autonomy.
Christiania, Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
Christiania, Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
Christiania, Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
Christiania, Christianshavn, Copenhagen.
The Entrance to the Royal Stables, Inner City, Copenhagen - the Marble Bridge, paved with Norwegian marble.
The Royal Stables, Inner City, Copenhagen - Christiansborg Palace as seen from the back.
The Royal Stables, Inner City, Copenhagen.