Day 5 - Copenhagen Marble Church

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Copenhagen outgrew its medieval boundaries and the city expanded further to the north. During this time, King Christian IV was responsible for the building of Rosenborg Castle, The Stock Exchange, the Round Tower and the characteristic naval housing complex Nyboder, all of which must be considered cultaral landmarks of Copenhagen. East of this area plans for further urban devalopment followed during the reign of King Frederik V.

He put the Danish architect Nicolai Eigtved in charge of the planning of the Frederikstown, a grand and fashionable quarter where a great number of imposing masions were to be built, including what later became the royal residence: Amalienborg.

The centre-point of the Frederikstown was to be a church built in honour of the royal family's 300 years reign. This church was drawn by Eigtved in 1740 and in 1749, King Frederik laid the foundation stone himself amid great ceremony. It was finally consecrated on August 1894. (http://marmorkirken.dk )  

Day 5 - Copenhagen Viking Ship Museum

After finishing touring the Cathedral, we took a short walk to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.

The Viking Ship Museum is focused on ships, seafaring and boatbuilding culture in ancient and medieval times. The Viking Ship Hall is designed as a large showcase to display the five Viking ships found at Skuldelev. (http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/ )

Day 5 - Copenhagen Roskilde Cathedral

Roskilde Cathedral, in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick, it encouraged the spread of the Brick Gothic style throughout Northern Europe. Constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral incorporates both Gothic and Romanesque architectural features in its design. Until the 20th century, it was Zealand's only cathedral. Its twin spires dominate the skyline of the town.

The cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. As such, it has been significantly extended and altered over the centuries to accommodate a considerable number of burial chapels. Following the Danish Reformation in 1536, the bishop's residence was moved to Copenhagen while the title was changed to Bishop of Zealand. Coronations normally took place in Copenhagen's Church of Our Lady or in the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace.

Day 4 - Copenhagen David's Collection

The David Collection is a museum of fine and applied art built around the private collections of lawyer, businessman and art collector C. L. David.The museum is built around the private collection of C. L. David (1878–1960), a barrister of the Danish Supreme Court. The building in Kronprinsessegade which houses the museum used to be the private home of the founder and was originally bought in 1810 by his great-grandfather, C. N. David, but sold again in 1830. In 1917 it was re-acquired by C. L. David, who took up residence in it but also made his collection available to the public at the upper floors of the building.

The museum is particularly noted for its collection of Islamic art from the 8th to the 19th century, which is one of the largest in Northern Europe. The museum also holds fine and applied art from Europe in the 18th century and the Danish Golden Age as well as a small collection of Danish early modern art. All the works of art in the collection of Danish early modern art were acquired by C. L. David himself.

Day 4 - Copenhagen National Gallery of Denmark

The National Gallery of Denmark holds a wide range of art from the masters to modern works. It is well worth your time to walk through the exhibits. The building is under renovation and soon to be much improved.  Check it out at http://www.smk.dk/en/ .