Copenhagen; Tuesday, 15 March, 2005

With Spring starting to set in (i.e. the snow was now falling as rain) we set off for a walk through the city.

The first stop was at Christiansborg Slot, the former Royal palace.

Burnt to the ground twice and rebuilt into three different styles over the last 800 years, the site has left it's history in it's foundations which can be walked around to see the various former buildings.

After spending almost 2 hours submerged beneath the castle we decided to stop for a short lunch break befor heading off to walk across more of the city.

The next stop was at the impressive domed Marmorkirken (Memorial church). From there we walked the short distance to the Amailenborg Slot, the current residence for the Danish royal family.

From there it was a short walk to the Kastellet (citadel) fortress. Still used as barracks by the army there is not much to see but the building and earthworks that surround it are quite impressive, and from the ramparts you get a good view of the mermaid statue that Copenhagen is famous for (though I am not sure why as it is very small and in the middle of nowhere!)

We then walked back towards the city centre and into the grounds of Rosenborg Slot. Another royal residence, this one houses the crown jewels.

After walking through the park we carried on for two more blocks to the thee man made lakes at the Western edge of the city.

By now the rain was starting to fall quite heavily so we walked back quickly to the hotel to dry off befor heading out for dinner.