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Travelers aware of Copenhagen’s 18th-century conflagrations may assume that the city offers little of historical value or that most attractions date from more recent times. That’s hardly the case. Fires definitely incurred damage, but the city not only salvaged great structures but added later architectural gems. Foremost among Copenhagen’s attractions are the Rundetårn, an observation tower honoring astronomer Tycho Brahe, and Amalienborg Palace, the royal residence that’s composed of four Rococo mansions. Other can’t-miss sights include the Rådhus (Town Hall), with its ornate interior and gilded statue of Bishop Absalon (founder of Copenhagen), and the Royal Library, whose black-granite exterior is a beacon of modernity. Of course, no feature is more visible than Tivoli, the city’s much-loved amusement park and a destination for culture, sociability, and dining as much as for thrilling entertainments. Factory tours, excursions to Sweden, and side trips to Kronborg Slot – considered the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Elsinore in Hamlet – also prove worthwhile. And although it’s low-key, The Little Mermaid statue recalling Hans Christian Andersen’s story is a must-see for all who visit Copenhagen.