The 'Langelinie' pier was made in 1894. It was made as an extension of the 'Copenhagen' harbor. Langelinie serves as a promenade, pier, and a park. It extends from the 'Gefion Fountain' to the 'Dahlerup Warehouse'. This place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in 'Copenhagen', and presents a unique beauty of the present as well as what is now written in history books.
The history of Langelinie dates back to the middle of the 17th century. This was a time when this place was a naturally pleasing pathway along the coastline of a strait known as 'The Sound'. This strait was a border separating 'Zealand' (former Denmark) and 'Scania' (former Sweden). Although, it is now a tourist attraction, previously it was a military area where the locals were not allowed to visit. Announcing it as an area whose entry was only restricted to military personnel, under a military order announced in 1819, the soldiers were ordered to cool themselves down by throwing water on their head and breast regions. However, Langelinie soon became an executive place for the upper and middle class. A toll payment was set in order to enter the coastal premises. Hence, an action looked down upon by the majority of the public and leading to an uprising in 1848, aiding in the process of making the place open to public.
Langelinie is now a popular tourist destination and one of the favorite places the locals wish to visit. The relaxing environment enhances the natural beauty of this place. Being situated at the coast, this place offers a harmonious sound of waves with a peaceful romantic view of The Sound. Its vicinity also includes the 'Langelinie Park'. This is an excellent and quiet place where people can walk around and observe statues present at different locations throughout the park. A famous statue, acting as a reminder of the 'Great Northern War', called the 'Iver Huitfeldt Column', stands tall in the park.
Collaborating with the natural beauty, the overall design of the place as well as the gigantic cruise ships present a splendid look. The 'Langelinie Promenade' allows you to take a better look at the beauty that the place possesses. The statues and sculptures at intervals give a throwback to the olden times. The highly famous statue 'The Little Mermaid' sits somewhere in the middle of length of Langelinie. The 1.25 meters tall statue reflects a famous Danish Fairy tale. This statue is very iconic and is one of the main reasons for people to visit Langelinie. There are often long lines of people waiting to take a picture with it.
You can reach 'Langelinie' from 'Copenhagen' (center of city) via the following ways:
6 minutes subway ride from 'Rådhuspladsen Street' to 'Østerport Street'. Then walk 14 minutes (1.2 kilometers) to Langelinie. The estimated cost of this route is 3 to 4 USD (21 to 27 Danish Krone).
You could take the 25 minutes 'Line 992 Ferry' ferry from 'Det Kongelige Bibliotek' to 'Nordre Toldbod'. Then walk for 6 minutes (527 meters). The estimated cost of this route is 2 to 3 USD (14 to 20 Danish Krone).
A 5 minutes (3.5 kilometers) taxi from the city center to Langelinie costs 13 to 17 USD (87 to 114 Danish Krone).
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