Sketches from Copenhagen

May 2, 2018

Morning sun shines on the old buildings in Indre By, the Old City, highlighting the rich palette of the Copenhagen. When the palette is not strikingly rich, the city compensates with textured pavement and complex elements of the building facades.

The Royal Library, founded in 1648, was first open to public in 1793. The old building still stands, but the most visible part is the waterfront extension, known as the Black Diamond. It stands across another prominent building, the Danish Architecture Centre, forming together a stunning modern waterfront complex right in the heart of the old city.

A few blocks from the the ultra-modern waterfront, the three-century old buildings crowd the narrow streets. Walking into the inner yards reveals more visual richness, with some elements suggesting the habitats are quite comfy inside. Right off the Højbro bridge, an observant bystander may notice the submerged Agnete and the Merman bronze statues.

The food scene of the city is thriving, from hip lunch spots to Michelin-starred restaurants. A lot of folks, though, prefer take-out experience on the countless docks and terraces on the canals.

The city changes at night, as any good city does. Walking the same streets after the sunset offers a new look at Copenhagen, and opens up a different perspective at the live of the city.