Back To The Hotel via Strøget

Nytorv is adjacent to Strøget, one of the two main pedestrian only shopping streets in Copenhagen. And since this leads to Kongens Nytorv (the construction zone), which is just a few blocks from our hotel, it was the obvious return route.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Strøget after concert during walk back to hotel, probably Nikolaj Kirken (St. Nicholas Church)

The night was early (just a little after 9PM), and the buskers were out in full force, as the crowd here indicates. I think the spire belongs to Nikolaj Kirken (St. Nicholas Church)

KPLU Viking Jazz: Storks Fountain at the centre of Amagertov (Strøget) back to hotel, Christiansborg Slot in background

Storks Fountain on Amagertorv is a popular meeting place. The square itself dates back to medieval times when it was a marketplace. Danes, apparently, quite appreciate storks which nest among the chimneys of the city. The tower in the distance belongs to Christiansborg Castle.

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A panorama of the square with Storks Fountain, looking towards Christiansborg Palace, and off to the right up the Strøget which is also known as Amagertorv at this location.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Street scene looking down Ll. Strandstr from Sankt Annæ Plads

Looking down Ll. Strandstr from Sankt Annæ Plads. There's nothing particular about this street - I just happened to walk past it, and it has some typical Copenhagen features.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Not exactly square building in Amalienborg (sinking foundations)

Heading down Amaliegade to Amalienborg Plads, I saw this building which is definitely sagging - especially the right hand window frames!

KPLU Viking Jazz: Sunset over Marmorkirken (Frederikskirken) from Amalienborg Plads

Marmorkirken at dusk.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Frederico Quinto in Amalienborg Plads, Amaliehaven fountain and Opera House at sunset

Yet another end of day for the statue of Frederick V, with the Amaliehaven fountain and the Opera House in the background.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Amaliehaven fountain and Opera House at sunset

The Amaliehaven fountain and the Opera House reflecting the late night sky. I was about to cross the road and take a photo without the (temporary) sign in front, but the fountain turned off for the night before I completed the crossing! Bugger.

KPLU Viking Jazz: Admiral Hotel, where we stayed.  A converted grannery from 1787

The Admiral Hotel at dusk.

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