Copenhagen is the only big city in Denmark, located on the east coast of Xilan Island, facing the Oresund and overlooking Sweden. About one-third of Denmark's total population of 5.2 million, that is, 6.5438+0.5 million residents live here, which makes Copenhagen the largest city in Northern Europe. The city dates back to about A.D. 1000. But Copenhagen was really established in 1 167, and the bishop built a fortress in the original fishing village. The strategic importance of the fortress in narrow waters has rapidly developed the city. /kloc-In the 5th century, it became the largest city and the capital of this country, occupying a dominant position in the culture and commerce of the Nordic Germanic region.

At the entrance of Copenhagen, the most famous statue in Denmark, the Little Mermaid, stands. The statue was carved in bronze by sculptor Edward Eriksson in 19 13 as a memorial to the little mermaid in Andersen's fairy tales. This statue has become world-famous and a symbol of Copenhagen and Denmark. During the reign of the famous Christian IV 1588 to 1648, many beautiful buildings were built. The most famous are the Rosenberg Palace, the Stock Exchange and the Round Tower. Their special style adds the characteristics of the capital to Copenhagen. 1728, a fire destroyed 1640 houses, including five churches, city halls and universities. Later, many buildings were rebuilt, but a new fire broke out in 1794, which directly threatened the palace of Christianburg. The following year, a quarter of the houses in Copenhagen, about 950 buildings, were burned down again. 180 1 and 1807, more old houses disappeared under the British bombing. Since the 65438+1950s, the development of this city has surpassed the original city wall. Despite many fires, Copenhagen still retains about 700 classical buildings, many of which are located around the government building in Christianburg, next to the scenic ancient castle.