City of Copenhagen, capital of Denmark

 “... Together we shall see what is in this great kingdom of Denmark, and on this journey you will put from you all the sufferings of recent years and regain your joy in the world.” ― Rose Tremain

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(in the capital of Denmark) Copenhagen is found on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another part of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from Malmö, in Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural growth, becoming the cultural, economic and governmental hub of Denmark. The heart of the modern city is the Rådhuspladsen (“Town Hall Square”). From that square, an old crooked shopping street leads northeast to the former center of the city, Kongens Nytorv (“King’s New Square”), laid out in the 17th century. Buildings there include the Thott Palace (now the French Embassy) and the Charlottenborg Palace (now the Royal Academy of Fine Arts), both of the 17th century, and the Royal Theatre, built in 1874. Other important buildings include the Prinsens Palace, now the National Museum; the Church of Our Lady; and the University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479.