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February 5, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Packing Round 1. All of these facts about Copenhagen, Denmark are true except MANY HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS. 2. Copenhagen is situated on ZEALAND Island. 3. A visit to this brewery is a popular tourist activity. CARLSBERG 4. Copenhagen shops off plenty of opportunity to spend this official currency. KRONE 5. This famous amusement park is right next to the central train station. TIVOLI 6. Most tour books mention the statue of THE LITTLE MERMAID erected in honor of Hans Christian Andersen. Picture of large building with changing of the guard Departure Round 1. Almost every street has a shop that sells "Weinerbrod," known in the U.S. as DANISH PASTRY . 2. Copenhagen is home to this current Queen of Denmark. MARGRETHE II 3. The title character of this 1996 movie is a resident of Copenhagen. SMILLA'S SENSE OF SNOW 4. A canal connects the heart of Copenhagen to this large body of water. BALTIC SEA 5. Soccer is the national sport, but Danes are equally passionate about CYCLING . Picture of statues in a church On Tour Round 1. Although Copenhagen was a port in ancient times, Bishop ABSALON is regarded as its founder. 2. A moat-like canal separates this small island from the city's center. SLOTSHOLMEN 3. This area of used bookshops and cafes that surrounds the university is called the LATIN QUARTER . 4. Denmark's legislative powers rest with its elective parliament called the FOLKETING . 5. The large PUBLIC PARK called "Kongens Have" is a favorite with both locals and tourists. 6. Head for this museum to see Viking weaponry, Rune stones and bronze age musical horns. NATIONALMUSEET 7. This progressive area is a haven for runaways and junkies. CHRISTIANSHABN Picture of sculptures near water 8. It's useful to know that the word for "thank you," is TAK . 9. This is the biggest attraction at the 17th Century castle, "Rosenborg Slot." CROWN JEWELS 10. Copenhagen's ten-day JAZZ festival held in July is the biggest event of the year. 11. The nearby Frilandsmuseet is best described as a/an OPEN-AIR MUSEUM . 12. Enjoy an afternoon excursion to this nearby maritime town on the island of Amager. DRAGOR Bonus question 1 Copenhagen's famous round tower was once used by this astronomer as an observatory. TYCHO BRAHE Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Denmark is Copenhagen found? Section 4 Picture of large official building with dome and statues Slide Show 1. This Copenhagen landmark has been the home of the royal family since 1794. AMALIENBORG PALACE 2. The neo-classical cathedral, Borfruekirke, displays statues by this Danish sculptor. BERTEL THORVALDSEN 3. This modern art museum on a nearby sea-side knoll shares its name with this U.S. state. LOUISIANA 4. Copenhagen's landmark Charlottenborg Palace now houses the Royal ACEDEMY OF FINE ARTS . Clues for next week's game... Candles Perfume Negligee Sun tan lotion |