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Venues
COPENHAGEN AND ITS SYMPOSIUM VENUES
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark is Scandinavia's largest city, and part of the most dynamic region in Northern Europe, the Øresund Region.
Copenhagen is one of Europe's oldest and most wonderful capitals with a royal touch. The Danish monarchy is the oldest in the world and Queen Margrethe ll resides right in the centre of the city. Copenhagen has a friendly but yet continental and international atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home even for a first-time visitor.
THE OPERA
The daily Symposium program will take place at the new Opera House, opened in January 2005 and beautifully situated on the island of Holmen, part of the harbor front in central Copenhagen. The Opera building was a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. The Opera is designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen, and a number of Danish artists have contributed to the decor of the opera. Danish artist Per Kirkeby has created four bronze reliefs for the foyer, and Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has contributed three light sculptures. The Danish designer Per Arnoldi designed the curtain for The Operas large stage, which combines the logo of The Opera with the constellation of Lyra.
THE CHURCHES
Every evening, the Symposium moves to the beautiful old city of Copenhagen, where you will enjoy the concerts in many of the fine, old churches, all in walking distance from each other. This gives the energic delegate the possibility to attend not only one, but several concerts in the same evening...
VOR FRUE KIRKE
(The Copenhagen Cathedral) Nørregade, 1168 København K. Although it was originally built in 1191, Copenhagen's cathedral does not have the impressive and medieval look it ought to; it was destroyed several times by fire, most recently during the British bombardment of 1807. Designed by the world famous Danish architect C.F. Hansen and rebuilt the last time in 1829, it was given its present neo-classical look. The statues inside of Jesus and the apostles were made by the renowned Golden Age sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The cathedral is also home to the internationally known boys' choir: Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir.
HOLMENS KIRKE
(Church of Holmen) Holmens Kanal 9, 1060 København K. The only Renaissance church of Copenhagen was constructed in 1619 and stands opposite ChristiansborgCastle on the former island Bremerholm. The chapel along the canal was constructed in 1708, and the sacristy in 1872. Holmens Kirke has avoided damage and ruin from wars and fires, therefore especially the interior looks as it did in the 17th Century. Although the official royal church of Copenhagen is Christiansborg Slotskirke, several royal ceremonies have taken place in Holmens Kirke, giving it some historical prestige. The church's interior is equipped with splendid furnishings in the auricular style. The most remarkable pieces of inventory are the altar-piece (1661) and the pulpit with its sumptuous sounding-board (1662).
MARMORKIRKEN
(The Marble Church) at Frederiksgade 4, 1265 København K is one of the well-known silhouettes of the city's skyline. Building of the Baroque style church commenced in 1749 using Norwegian marble, and took 150 years to complete. The inspiration for the design of the church came from St. Peter's Church in Rome.
GARNISONS KIRKE
(The Garrison Church) Sankt Annæ Plads 4, 1250 Copenhagen K. Built by King Frederik IV as the church of the Army and consecrated 1706 with a remarkable interior in Dutch baroque. The altarpiece in Norwegian marble was erected in 1727. The organ from 1725 still retains its original front. The pulpit and the font date back to 1772. From outside the building does not look very special, but seen from inside you will explore one of the biggest and most monumental church rooms.
SANKT PAULS KIRKE
(St. Paul's Church) Sankt Pauls Plads 1, 1314 Copenhagen K. Consecrated 1877, restored last time in 1993. Built in Italian Romanesque style. Situated in the middle of Nyboder, a 18th century village within the city.
KASTELSKIRKEN
(The
Citadel Church) Sankt Pauls Plads 1, 1314 Copenhagen K. Kastellet 10, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. Consecrated in 1704, situated in the historical Citadel of Copenhagen, founded in the 17th century. Harmonious and beautiful architecture.
HELLIGÅNDSKIRKEN
(Church
of The Holy Ghost) Niels Hemmingsens Gade 5, 1153 København K. On the busiest place on Strøget (main pedestrian shopping street) a church is hiding. It is also used for exhibitions, giant sales of books, and concerts. The church was constructed in the 11th Century, but burned down during the great fire in Copenhagen in 1728. It was restored in 1880, with considerable changes, however there are still traces of the outer walls, which originate from the Middle Ages.
TRINITATIS KIRKE
(Church of the Holy Trinity) at Landemærket 2, 1119 København K. The Round Tower stands by Købmagergade in Copenhagen's "mediaeval city", and is one of the capital's most popular buildings which is especially famous for not being accessible by steps, but by means of a winding passage, up which it is even possible to drive a vehicle. The RoundTower was built in 1637 as an astronomic observation tower, but lateron the TrinityChurch was added, standing to the east of it. The church itself was completed in 1656, and in 1657 the University Library of Copenhagen University was housed in the loft above the church. At the great fire of Copenhagen in 1728 the church roof caught fire, the ridge turret fell down, and the library and most of the church interior were destroyed. Most of the present church furnishings date from the years following the fire.
CHRISTIANSKIRKEN
(Christian's Church) Strandgade 1, 1401 København K was erected in 1755-59 on the initiative of the German community on Christianshavn. The construction was designed by the Royal Builder, Nikolai Eigtved, who also designed the Royal Theatre. Specific to the architecture are the 48 sepulchral chapels which are separated by beautiful and skilfully created wrought-iron lattices. The church arranges a variety of activities which go beyond what is usually associated with a Danish Lutheran-Evangelical church: rock, revival and ballet. The theatrically shaped interior makes the church well-suited for such events.
CONCERT ROOMS IN THE CITY
DRONNINGESALEN (THE BLACK DIAMOND)
The most spectacular recent addition to Copenhagen's waterfront scene (1999) is the granite and glass extension to the Royal Library. Nicknamed the "Black Diamond", the new extension was designed by the Danish architect studio Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen for the use of the Royal Library, whose ancient domicile from the 15th century had become outdated and needed more room for efficient storage of literary material, and better facilities for the public. The building houses not just books but a concert hall, exhibition space, book shop, café and superb quality modern Scandinavian restaurant.
NY CARLSBERG GLYPTOTEK
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914) who created one of the largest private art collections of his time. It was named after his brewery, Ny Carlsberg, with the addition of "Glyptotek", meaning collection of sculpture.
Jacobsen was interested in contemporary French and Danish art, as well as ancient art from the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean. To secure the future of the collection, Carl Jacobsen and his wife Ottilia donated it to the public in two deeds of gift from 1888 and 1899. The Museum's buildings were created to house these works of art.
TIVOLIGARDENS
TivoliGardens is definitely a top attraction in Copenhagen. The world famous amusement park and pleasure garden opened in 1843. It was founded by Georg Carstensen, and from the very start, Tivoli included a variety of attractions: buildings in the exotic style of an imaginary Orient: a theatre, stages for music and theatre, restaurants and cafés, flower gardens, and mechanical amusement rides such as a merry-go-round and a primitive scenic railway. After dark, colored lamps illuminated the gardens. On certain evenings, fireworks could be seen reflected in Tivoli's lake. At that time, Tivoli was outside the city, accessible through Vesterport (The West Gate of Copenhagen). Today, it is just a few minutes walk from the busy City Hall Square in the centre of Copenhagen. Tivoli is always evolving without abandoning its original charm or traditions. It is still a beautiful, romantic park with lanterns in the trees that create a unique atmosphere.
The Tivoli Concert Hall is situated in the heart of Tivoli. It was first built in 1902 in Moorish Style. During World War II, it was blown up by the Germans in a revenge action against the Danish resistance movement. The big Concert Hall of today was built in 1956 and modernized in 2005.
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