COPENHAGEN – ART & DESIGN

COPENHAGEN TOURS

THE ‘BLACK DIAMOND’ ROYAL LIBRARY

The ‘Black Diamond’ Royal Library is also a concert hall, a theatre and two museums located in one building. It is impossible to pass the building indifferently. The Royal Library was designed by Danish architect – Schmidt Hammer Lassen. The facade of the building is coated with black granite changing its outlook depending on a viewing angle or time of the day. A vast fresco on the ceiling painted by famous Danish painter Per Kirkeby is definitely worth visitors’ attention.

THE ROYAL PLAYHOUSE

The Royal Playhouse was designed by the Danish architectural studio Lundgaard & Tranberg. The building received the RIBA European Award for its architecture in 2008. The design of the chairs was awarded with Red Dot Design Award.

THE ROYAL DANISH OPERA HOUSE

The Royal Danish Opera House was designed by famous Danish architect Henning Larsen. Previously the opera was located in the eighteenth century Royal Theatre known today as the ‘Old Scene’ that still stages various artistic events. The cost of a new building was € 335 million and it is regarded as one of the highest in the world. Nevertheless all costs was covered by 91-year-old Danish billionaire and music lover who made the budget of Danish taxpayers unharmed this way. Auditorium ceiling is entirely covered with plates of pure 24-carat gold. The walls and balconies are covered with maple wood which because of its colour and a texture remind of a violin.

GLYPTOTEKET

Art museum founded in 1888. The art collection includes priceless treasures of Egyptian, Roman, Greek and Etruscan ancient art. On the other hand the contemporary art section is a great overview of Danish and European paintings and sculptures. The most valuable are masterpieces of Gauguin, Rodin, Meunier, Carpeaux, Degas, Monet, Pissaro, Cézanne, van Gogh, Jens Juel, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Christen Købke or J. Th. Lundbye. It is also worth stopping for a while in the beautiful winter garden.

Guided tour

NATIONAL AQUARIUM DENMARK, DEN BLÅ PLANET

Futuristic building, inspired by the currents activated by the whirlpool is located on the shores of the Øresund Strait. The aim of architects of the Blue Planet was making the impression of being underwater. In addition to the diversity of fish and other aquatic animals many special attractions await for visitors including taming or feeding shows.

LOUISIANA MODERN ART CENTRE

Modern art museum located on the banks of the Øresund Strait. In addition to the many temporary exhibitions, museum presents a permanent collection of masterpieces by Picasso, Giacometti, Dubuffet, Warhoal, Rauschenberg, Baselitz, Polke, Kiefer and Kirkeby.

OGIER THE DANE

Ogier the Dane – a legendary knight and national hero in Denmark. He is said to dwell in the castle of Kronborg. Ogier the Dane became ‘the king under the mountain’. He will sleep until the country of Denmark is in peril, then he will rise up and save the nation.

ART GALLERIES

Galleries next to Kronborg Castle – arts and crafts to buy or just to be contemplated…

DESIGN MUSEUM

Museum of Danish applied art. Collections of best Danish design arranged in chronological order. Jewellery, fashion, furniture, posters, toys and many other pearls of Danish design.

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