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Copenhagen Denmark - gay spot of Europe
Gay once had a different connotation than it does now. This print is from 1947, and I saw it hanging on the wall of The Danish Poster Museum which is part of Aarhus’ Old Town Museum (Den Gamle By).
Kayakers head down Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark
About this time of year I really miss summer.
The queen of Denmark's crown (1731) and the crown of Christian V (1665-70)
Inside Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen you can find these crowns under glass.
The king’s crown is the official crown that was used for the anointment of Danish monarchs from the 17th Century until the end of absolutism in 1849. This crown was made by the royal goldsmith Paul Kurtz in Copenhagen in 1670. It weighs almost 5 pounds!
You have to pay to photograph these crowns (and everything else in the Crown Jewels). I think Rosenborg Slot is the only place I have ever been which charged an extra fee (ironically, payable in Danish krones–pronounced “crowns”) to take pictures.
Christiania mural - Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen City Hall (Københavns Rådhus)
While the exterior of Copenhagen City Hall is well photographed, after all you can see it easily from Tivoli, I have seen few people inside. Those people I have seen on my few visits through have been employees going about their business as if this was any old building. But it isn’t. Københavns Rådhus is a work of art with enough details to keep your eye wandering for weeks.
Santa's elves watch Mastodon at Roskilde Festival 2011
… but then again, Christmas was coming back on July 1 when I took today’s photo.