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Copenhagen The Danish Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Photo: Bitter+Bredt The DAnish Jewish museum – DAnsk JøDisk museum Recounting 400 years of Jewish history in Denmark, the Danish Jewish Museum is located in a boathouse basement of the Royal Library, constructed in the early seventeenth century by Christian IV. The interior of the museum was designed by the world famous architect Daniel Libeskind. The interior reflects the unique story of the Danish Jews during World War II, most of whom were saved by their Danish com - patriots from nazi persecution. This extraordinary feat is also symbolised in the museum’s emblem, ‘Mitzvah’ – the hebrew word for ‘obligation’ or ‘good deed’. 38 cph-tourist.dk The RoyAl DAnish ARsenAl museum – TøJhusmuseeT Come and visit the historic and impressive arsenal of King Christian IV, completed in 1604, housing an extensive collection of weapons and artillery dating from the 16th century. here you can learn about the history of artillery, from the most primitive cannon and guns used in the 1500s to the forerunner of the cruise missile, the german V-1 flying bomb from 1944. Please note: parts of the collections are currently not on view due to renovation work to be completed by the end of 2012. Special exhibition: The Distant War. Sample everyday life in a Danish military camp in afghanistan in this unique exhibition that, for the first time, invites you to step inside a desert camp and experience the atmosphere of a Danish battle group. RoyAl sTAbles AnD CoAChes – kongelige sTAlDe og kAReTeR a uniquely authentic atmosphere envelops the Royal Stables, which feature distinguished interiors dating from 1740. Tuscan marble columns support the vaulted ceiling. and even the stalls and stable walls are clad with marble. here the horses of the royal household are stabled and here you find heritage state coaches, uniforms, saddles, harnesses and other riding equip - ment. as one of the world’s oldest monarchies, Denmark has a rich tradition for horse breeding, a practice that reached its zenith in the seventeenth century at the Frederiksborg Stud in northern Zealand. This cultural heritage has been preserved in the working museum of the Royal Stables, a unique institution with riding school, riding ground and stables preserved in its entirety.
ThoRvAlDsens museum Small wonder that the Thorvaldsens Museum is such a favourite. not only is the museum a paean to the sculptor’s own works; its second floor is also home to several small rooms featuring Thorvaldsen’s private collections of paintings – one of the best, most intimate collections to be found anywhere in Denmark. Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) spent more than 40 years of his life in Rome, but in 1838 he bequeathed his comprehensive art collection to the city of his birth, Copenhagen. The colourful building was erected as a purpose-built museum by architect M.g. Bindesbøll. The frieze surrounding the museum depicts the return of the famous sculptor from Italy and the moving of his sculptures into the museum. Read more about the museum on page 103. The blACk DiAmonD, The RoyAl libRARy – Den soRTe DiAmAnT, DeT kongelige biblioTek In 1999, the Black Diamond was inaugurated – an daring new waterfront edifice. glass, concrete, black granite and steel is annexed to the original 1906 redbrick library facing the Søren Kierkegaard garden, a secret and peaceful oasis. Changing exhibitions offer visitors insight into the collections of the Danish national library. also featured is a venue for chamber and rhythmic music, the Queen’s hall, which also hosts lectures and conferences. There is a wellstocked bookshop, a café and an attractive restaurant that offers a harbour view and features a waterside terrace. guided tours by prior arrangement. For further information on the Black Diamond, see page 104. The Theatre Museum in the Court Theatre is used for exhibitions and a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. The TheATRe museum in The CouRT TheATRe – TeATeRmuseeT i hofTeATReT The Theatre Museum is situated in the Court Theatre in a remaining wing of the first Christiansborg palace. The Court Theatre was designed in 1766/67 for King Christian VII and was initially intended to house a troupe of French actors. In the 1770s the Court Theatre was a politically outspoken institution where opinions were formed. Today, the Theatre Museum at the Court Theatre is a living museum that hosts a wide range of cultural and art related activities and features exhibitions of costumes, theatre drawings, paintings, engravings, photographs, set design sketches and models as well as digital installations relating the history of Danish theatre from the eighteenth century until the present day. cph-tourist.dk Copenhagen 39
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