Copenhagen Denmark 13 July 2017

Copenhagen first came into being as a small Viking fishing settlement.  In 1160 the then Village was handed by Valdemar  the Great to Bishop Absalon of Roskilde who built a fort as defence against marauders.  It grew over the next 200 years in size and importance.  King Christian IV was the most popular king the “Builder King” (1588-1648).  His wars against Germany and Sweden were unsuccessful but he redeemed himself with his passion for town planning and architecture. 

The 18^th century was a disastrous time for Copenhagen in which a third of its population died from plague and large numbers of buildings were destroyed by fires. 

We caught the shuttle again today pretty much we just walked so as to see as much as possible.  We did spend time at the town hall which was quite beautiful we were able to wander without any restriction and just wonder at the beauty of it.  On our way out I said to the security guard on duty if I do not see anything else while I am here this will suffice because it was outstanding.  He was a delight and he said if it was built today it would cost in the region of 4 billion krones would not be a bit surprised.  I am sure it would not be able to be built today.  We continued on our way seeing as much as we could.  Stunning city. We did not sail until 10.30pm and we would have liked to go back later in the day but we were spent.  Sabine and Sam   xx