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Amalie Garden and Larsen's Plads
Larsen’s
Plads
The spot where Amaliehaven is placed has a rich history and was
once a nerve centre of the town, with bustling activity and the
beating heart of the old city. On this area there was a former shipyard
established in 1802 by a wealthy ship-owner called
Lars Larsen. The shipyard and its large lumberyard were
situated right beside Amalienborg Palace and called “Larsen’s
Plads” since 1821 after Lars Larsen.
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shipyard at Larsen’s Plads in 1850 was placed right
beside the royal palace Amalienborg - at the back - and
right on the area where the present Amalie Gardens is
established. |
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quay at Larsen's Plads in 1925 was the port for the direct
route with steamships between many Scandinavian countries
and America and is now replaced by Amalie Gardens . |
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First
passenger line to America
In 1870 the shipyard was demolished and a new port
wit pier and quay facilities were established in 1879
by the “Thingvalla Line” with the aim
to maintain a direct route between Scandinavian ports and
America for Danish and Scandinavian Passengers.
The intentions were also to offer the growing amounts of Scandinavian
emigrants un-expensive, comfortable and in all ways safe voyages.
In 1898 the Thingvalla Line was acquired by DFDS
– a Danish based shipping company - and the Scandinavian-American
passenger service was operated under the name Scandinavian America
Line.
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from 1890 by Edvard Petersen describing the many Danish
emigrants at Larsen's Plads leaving for America together
with their relatives saying goodbye. The steamship at
the pier is "SS Thingvalla" equipped with
one funnel and three masts. The westbound route started
off at Copenhagen calling at Kristiania (Oslo) and Kristiansand
before crossing the Atlantic to New York. |
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The
emigrants at Larsen’s Plads
At that time there were always thousands of emigrants
on their way to America and hectic activity on
the pier of Larsen’s Plads, with horse driven carriages and
luggage together with crowds of relatives saying goodbye to their
love ones and lot of smoke from the steamship chimney filling the
air.
The
Olso Ferries
The route to America with Scandinavian America Line was abolished
in 1935 and the quay area was taken over by the
ferries to Norway’s capital – Oslo.
The first ferry route to Oslo started in 1866 and
is still operating by DFDS Seaways from the harbour area at the
Free Port Terminal.
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entrance to Larsen's Plads in 1898 and to the piers and
storehouses at Copenhagen harbour area. The Amalie Gardens
entrance is placed exactly at this spot. |
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| The
entrance to Amalie Gardens, which was the former entrance
to Larsen' Plads. The fountain is in front of the new
Opera House building at the waterfront of the harbour. |
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A
gift to the Copenhageners
It was the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller
Foundation that presented the Copenhageners with a gift
in the form of a new garden at the waterfront at Larsen’s
Plads.
Amalie
Gardens and Amalienborg Palace
Amaliehaven – Amalie Gardens was established in 1983
and named after its location near the royal residence Amalienborg
Palace. It was the Belgian architect Jean Delogne, who
achieved the task to create a project that delightfully integrates
a modern park with the areas historic environment from the 17th
and 18th century.
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Gardens is one of the newest parks in the city and another
green oasis in the heart of Copenhagen - and right beside
the waterfront with flowerbeds and a wide variety of plants
and flowers. |
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Amalie Garden has become a very popular attraction among
tourists and the locals. The architecture of the landscape
interacts well with the sculptures and the fountains.
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A
green oasis in the heart of the city
Amaliehaven is today a green oasis in the heart of the city and
a very popular venue amongst the locals and tourists. It is a modern
park area, which effectively introduces a fresh green corner
into the middle of the metropolis. Amaliehaven has a beautiful central
fountain as well as many benches and sculptures with scattered flowerbeds
and well kept lawns, where the visitor can enjoy breathtaking
views in a peaceful and quiet setting.
The result is a green oasis with a wide variety of plants and scented
flowers, which shelters its visitors from noise and wind and fulfils
the need for a recreational breathing space in a big city.
Location
Amalie Garden is located beside many popular attractions and from
the garden area there are remarkable views of Amalienborg
Palace - the equestrian statue of King
Frederik V - the Marble Church to the west - Copenhagen’s
new Opera House and the Royal Danish Playhouse.
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Amalie
Garden
Address
Amaliehaven – Amalie Gardens
Toldbogade
Copenhagen
Busses
– 29 - 65E
Metro - Kongens Nytorv Station
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