Tourist in Copenhagen

oasts one of the city’s two
main department stores, Illum.
The first square you approach is
Amagertorv. Here in one of the
city’s oldest townhouses you
find the flagship store of Royal
Copenhagen, one of the world’s
most illustrious porcelain manufacturers.
Each December, Royal
Copenhagen fea tures a new
dis play of Christ mas table
designs created by
local artists and
celebrities (see p. 24
& 50). Next door you
find the house of Georg
Jensen, a wonder land
of handcrafted silverware,
jewellery and
house wares. Amagertorv
is also the
address of one of
Denmark’s largest
pistolstræDe
– What’s in a name?
A small string of courtyards
off Østergade (Strøget) with
fashion stores and restaurants
is an inspiring place to venture
for Christmas shoppers. But
its name, Pistolstræde (Pistol
Alley), tickles the imagination.
The explanation is simple. First
recorded in 1757, the name
reflects the pistol-like shape
of the alley itself.
Among its modern-day treats
is Restaurant l’Alsace, serving
European delicacies.
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and most celebrated design
stores, Illums Bolighus.
Take a short detour off Amagertorv
to discover the unique
tradition of Danish lamp design
in the handcrafted shades of
Le Klint at their store on Store
Kirkestræde.
Scandinavia’s leading fashion
city, Copenhagen also offers a
wide choice of classic apparel.
Among the time-honoured
emporia are Kaufmann on
Strøget, purveyor of menswear,
and Troelstrup, a multilevel
sartorial paradise for men and
women, found off Jarmers
Plads close to the Town Hall
Square.
off strøget
Looking for that perfect little
boutique brimming with vintage
gift items? Then head down
Strædet, which runs parallel to
Map 30