Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.

Opened in 1787, this old-world treasure is said to be the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Visitors are treated to a stained glass kaleidoscope interior inside this work of art.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

A little-known cafe in an old copper bridge tower with 360-degree views of the harbor.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

Denmark’s ultra-modern library hides a treasury of rare, unique books.

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.

This ordinary street was made infamous by a legendary visit from the devil.

An old Danish political institution where members of government can grab a drink off the record.

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

Positioned outside a church, this sinister folkloric figure incited protests in both 1902 and 2002.

The largest bottled beer collection in the world holds over 22,000 unique beer bottles.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

This pair of gilded girls atop an Art Deco building in Copenhagen were built to function as a weather indicator.

The only surviving piece of Copenhagen's 16th-century defensive wall.

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.

The house where a Danish physicist discovered the connection between electricity and magnetism.

Site of the first radio and telephone broadcasting companies in Copenhagen.