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15 BEAUTIFUL FACTS ABOUT COPENHANGEN

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       FACTS ABOUT COPENHANGEN 1. Keep on smiling! Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is said to be the happiest city in the world. 2. It’s a land of Viking heritage. It was once a Viking  fishing village and Viking jewelry is displayed in the many museums in Copenhagen, buying Viking jewelry replicas is a must if you’re looking for a souvenir or to treat a friend. 3. Bridges all around! Partly situated on the Eastern coast of the island of Zealand, and partly on Amager, it is a spread-out city connected by many bridges and so has many waterfront promenades to stroll around on. 4. There’s lots to learn out here. As Denmark’s cultural, economic, and governmental hub, Copenhagen is full of museums and culture at every corner, and is also one of Europe’s financial giants, renowned for the Copenhagen Stock exchange. 5. The harbor grants the city its name. The name “Copenhagen” has its origins from its harbor and trading nature – in old Norse Kaupmann...