Itinerary Highlight 5 ---

 

Days 12 - 13 -- Denmark (2) => Taiwan

 

(2017.07.29~30)

 

  Day 12, Day 13

 

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Day 12 --- Tours in Copenhagen, Denmark                      Back to page top

12-01 Copenhagen City Hall (Kobenhavns Radhus) (哥本哈根市政廳) --- The Statue of Hans Christian Andersen is near by

D12-01-01_A side view of the city hall D12-01-02_The frontal view

D12-01-03_A hotel with old buildings is near D12-01-04_A "dragon fountain" in front

D12-01-05_The granite Zero Kilometre Stone (former mile stone) placed right in the middle of the city centre of Copenhagen D12-01-06_A side stone with carved animals on the surface

D12-01-07_A detailed look at the facade of the city hall D12-01-08_The statue of Hans Christian Andersen 安徒生 (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) in the street nearby

D12-01-09_The Copenhagen Royal Theatre nearby D12-01-10_Another hotel with old buildings nearby
(more to see: related scenes)

12-02 Amalienborg (阿瑪連皇宮) --- Residences of nobles in the 18th century

D12-02-00_The map of the four palaces in Amalienborg (from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalienborg); the four palaces were used as: (1) Christian VII's Palace; (2) Christian VIII's Palace; (3) Frederick VIII's Palace; and (4) Christian IX's Palace

D12-02-01_The frontal yard to enter the palace D12-02-02_The entrance

D12-02-03_A shot in the frontal yard D12-02-04_It is a palace consisting of four identical classical palace façades memtioned above with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard

D12-02-05_One of the four palace facades D12-02-06_The statue of King Frederick V who ruled the country in the 18th century

D12-02-07_The guards of a palace Image: D12-02-08_A group of guards were marching as a show to the sightseeing guests!
VIDEO: D12-02-08v1_A group of guards were marching as a show to the sightseeing guests!

D12-02-08a_A panoramic view of the frontal yard of the palaces
(more to see: more palace scenes)

12-03 Gefion Springvandet & Vacinity (吉菲昂女神噴泉與近處景緻) --- Copenhagen Port is nearby

D12-03-00a_A map of Copenhagen D12-03-00b_A map of the location of Gefion Fountain and its vacinity

D12-03-01_The word Gefion in the title of this spring is a Norse goddess of Scandinavian origin, meaning "One Who Endows Wealth" D12-03-02_St Alban`s Church nearby

D12-03-03_An overview of the church and the fountain
D12-03-04_A low-angle view of the fountain D12-03-04b_A closer look at the statue of Gefion in the middle of the fountain

D12-03-04a_A panoramic view of the church and the river nearby

D12-03-05_The entrance of Amalie Garden just in front of Amalienborg, facing Copenhagen Royal Theatre across Honsebrolobet (part of Copenhagen Port) D12-03-06_Royal Pavilions at Nordre Toldbod, built in 1905 and used when the Royal Family crosses the harbour to board HDMY Dannebrog (a ship used by the royal family)
(more to see: more related scenes)

12-04 The Little Meimaid (Den Lille Havfrue) (小美人魚雕像) --- A symbol of Denmark

D12-04-01_"The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, depicting a mermaid becoming human D12-04-02_A shot with the statue of "the Little Mermaid" in the background

D12-04-03_A closer look D12-04-04_The river nearby

D12-04-05_Warships can be seen at the other side of the river
D12-04-06a_An enlarged version with the face clearer D12-04-06_A sightseeing ferry passing by

D12-04-06a_A wider view of the river near the statue of "the Little Mermaid"
(more to see: more related scenes)

12-05 2nd-time Visit to NyHavn (第二次造訪新港) --- Appreciating the street scenes & activities

D12-05-01_There are colorful houses at the two river sides D12-05-02_A shot with a street performer

D12-05-03_There were sailboats and sightseeing ferries in the river D12-05-04_Another shot
D12-05-05_This series of colored-houses is impressive and well known worldwisely D12-05-06_A third shot
D12-05-06a_A broader view of NyHavn
D12-05-06b_An artwork nearby D12-05-06c_A clear view of the sailboat
(more to see: more related scenes)

12-06 Returning to Taiwan (啟程回台) --- A. Lunch and last glances at Copenhagen

D12-06-01_We had lunch at this restaurant D12-06-02_A station named "Norreport" is in the vacinity of the restaurant

D12-06-03_The station where we gathered to take bus to the airport D12-06-04_7-11 again
D12-06-05_We saw the Royal Danish Theatre again on the way D12-06-06_An old building, Rosenborg Castle, seen on the way
D12-06-07_A busy street with many food stands D12-06-08_Graffiti was seen as well, but not so many, in Copenhagen
(more to see: more related scenes)

12-07 Returning to Taiwan (啟程回台) --- B. Setting out and transfer at Amsterdam

D12-07-00a_The details of this trip and the returning route

D12-07-00b_The route of the return flight

D12-07-01_Copenhagen Airport --- exterior; the airline we took back to Taiwan is KLM again D12-07-02_Copenhagen Airport --- interior

D12-07-03_Transfer again at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol D12-07-04_Shopping when transferring
(more to see: more related pictures)

Day 13 ---  Back to Taiwan & Review of Highllights               Back to page top

D13-01 Back to Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan) (回到桃園機場) --- End of Trip and review of tour routes in this trip

D13-01-00_Map of the details of this 13-day trip to Northern Europe (note: a move specified by a line or a curve with no transportation symbol aside means that the corresponding tour was by bus)

D13-01-01_Taking the KLM Airline from Copenhagen back to Taiwan

D13-01-02_Back to Taoyuan Interanational Airport in Taiwan

D13-01-03_The national flags of the four countries we visited in this trip: NORWAY => FINLAND => SWEDEN => DENMARK

D13-01-04_The four countires and Iceland consist of the part of Europe called Scandinavia
(more to see: detailed maps of tours in Norway)

D13-02 Major Symbols of the Four Countries (四國主要的象徵) --- People or objects

D13-02-01_Major impression on NORWAY: Troll (note: this kind of doll is numerous and can be seen in every souvenir shop in Norway --> Link)

D13-02-02_Major impression on FINLAND: Santa Claus (note: this is the only UN-verified Santa Claus in the world among the many Santa Clauses claimed by many countries in the world -->Link)

D13-02-03_Major impression on SWEDEN: Dala Horse (this is a major symbol of Sweden because a large model of Dala Horse was put at the entrance of the Sweden Pavlion in the 2010 World Expo in Sganghai, China --> Link) (My website of 2010 World Expo --> Link)

D13-02-04_Major impression on DENMARK: "The Little Mermaid" (note: the statue of the Little Mermaid was moved to the Denmark Pavilion as the main exhibited object in the 2012 World Expo in Shanghai, China --> Link) (My website of 2010 World Expo -->Link)

(more to see: the sites where we saw these symbolic people or objects)

D13-03 Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) --- A. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part I: days 01~04)

D13-03-01_Flamsbana Train (佛拉姆景觀鐵道火車) --- A scene of a river side from the Gol Station to the Ustaoset Station) (from D03-03-06a, Day 3, NORWAY)

D13-03-02_Sognefjord (索格納峽灣) --- A scenic view of a part of the fjord (from D03-06-06a, Day 3, NORWAY)

D13-03-03_Geirangerfjord (蓋倫格峽灣) --- A panoramic view of the fjord seen from the pier of the town of Hellesylt (from D04-09-04a, Day 4, NORWAY)

D13-03-04_Geirangerfjord (蓋倫格峽灣) --- A boader view of a scenic spot before seeing the Seven-sister Waterfalls at the left in the fjord (from D04-10-06a, Day 4, NORWAY)

D13-03-05_Geirangerfjord (蓋倫格峽灣) --- Seven-sister Waterfalls in the fjord (from D04-12-06a, Day 4, NORWAY)

D13-03-06_Geirangerfjord (蓋倫格峽灣) --- A shot of a group of sea birds taken during cruise on the fjord (from Day 4, D04-11-06a, NORWAY)

(more to see: other touching images)

D13-04 Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) --- B. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part II: days 05~08)

D13-04-01_Ornesvingen (Eagle Road) from Geiranger to Eidsdal (老鷹之路) -- A panoramic view of the entire curved Geirangefjord seen from the Eagle Road (note: this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 聯合國認可世界遺跡) (from D05-02-04a, Day 5, NORWAY)

D13-04-02_The Troll Path (Trollstigen) from Linge to Andalsnes (精靈之路) -- An unnamed lake near Slettvikane (from D05-05-10a, Day 5, NORWAY)

D13-04-03_The Troll Path (Trollstigen) from Linge to Andalsnes (精靈之路) -- The scenic curve of the Troll Path (from D05-08-06a, Day 5, NORWAY)

D13-04-04_The Troll Path (Trollstigen) from Linge to Andalsnes (精靈之路) -- A panoramic view of the surrounding mountains seen at the Trollstigen Camping Area in the north part of the path (from D05-09-08a, Day 5, NORWAY)

D13-04-05_Visiting North Cape (NordKapp) (訪問北角) -- A panoramic view of the sunset over a small fjord on the way to the North Cape (from D06-08-08a, Day 6, NORWAY)

D13-04-06_Visiting North Cape (NordKapp) (訪問北角) -- Standing right on the spot of the North Cape (from D06-09-06a, Day 6, NORWAY)

(more to see: other touching images)

D13-05 Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) --- C. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part III: days 09~13)

D13-05-01_Cruise to Sweden Continued (繼續航向瑞典) -- A panoramic view of approached small islands at Sweden seashore (from D10-01-08c, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-02_Cruise to Sweden Continued (繼續航向瑞典) -- Another panoramic view of approached small islands at Sweden seashore (from D10-02-10a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-03_Cruise to Sweden Continued (繼續航向瑞典) -- A panoramic view of a part of approached Sweden seashore that is full of colorful houses (from D10-03-08a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-03a_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- A panoramic view of the frontal yard of the cith hall (from D10-03-08a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-04_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- A statue of a woman (called "The Dancer") with a good body shape near the embankment, created by Carl Eldh in copper in 1953 (from D10-06-09, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-05_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- A statue of a man (called "Song") with strong muscle near the embankment, created by Carl Eldh in copper in 1953 (from D10-06-10a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-05-06_Gefion springvandet & Vacinity (吉菲昂女神噴泉與近處景緻) -- A panoramic view of the St. Alban's Church and the river nearby (from D12-03-04a, Day 12, DENMARK)

D13-05-07_ Gefion springvandet & Vacinity (吉菲昂女神噴泉與近處景緻) -- Gefion is a Norse goddess of Scandinavian origin, meaning "One Who Endows Wealth" (from D12-05-06a, Day 12, DENMARK)

D13-05-08_"The Little Meimaid" (Den Lille Havfrue) (小美人魚雕像) --- A symbol of Denmark, which is a bronze statue created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, depicting a mermaid becoming human (from D12-04-06a, Day 12, DENMARK)

D13-05-09_2nd-time Visit to NyHavn (第二次造訪新港) -- A broader view of Nyhavn which is full of colorful houses at the two riversides (from D12-05-06a, Day 12, DENMARK)

(more to see: other touching images)

D13-06 Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) --- D. Panoramic images seen in city tours (all days)

D13-06-01_Oslo City Hall (Radhuset) (奧斯陸市政廳) --- A panoramic view of a wall painting in the hall (from D02-02-04a, Day 2, NORWAY)

D13-06-02_Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) (維格蘭雕塑公園) --- A broader view of the "Pole of Life" in the park created by Gustav Vigeland between 1924 and 1943 (from D02-05-06a, Day 2, NORWAY)

D13-06-03_Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) (維格蘭雕塑公園) --- A broader view of the entire park (from D02-06-10a, Day 2, NORWAY)

D13-06-04_Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) (維格蘭雕塑公園) --- A statue of "The Angry Boy" enlarged ("Do you know why he is angry?") (from D02-06-07, Day 2, NORWAY)

D13-06-05_Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) (維格蘭雕塑公園) --- Two of the sculpture series on the main walkway sides in the park (from D02-06-07, Day 2, NORWAY)

D13-06-06_Sibelius Park & Monument (Sibeliuspuisto ja -monumentti) (西貝流士公園) -- A wider view of the monument in the park (from D09-03-06a, Day 9, FINLAND)

D13-06-06_Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin tuomiokirkko) & Old City Hall (赫爾辛基教堂與老市政廳) -- A wider view of the cathedral (from D09-05-08a, Day 9, FINLAND)

D13-06-07_ Kouppatori Market & Helsinki Design District (卡烏帕多利市集與設計特區) --- The mermaid statue in a fountain nearby, called Havis Amanda or the Mermaid (Merenneito), created in 1906 by the sculptor Ville Vallgren (1855–1940) (from D09-06-06a, Day 9, FINLAND)

D13-06-08_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- A golden statue of a young man whicih fits into the wall of the second floor of the city hall (from D10-07-08, Day 10,SWEDEN)

D13-06-09_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- A panoramic view of the Golden Hall in the city hall (from D10-08-08c, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-06-10_Artistic Metro Stations (藝術地鐵) --- A wide view of the subway space of the Solna Centrum Station (from D10-12-12a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-06-11_Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) --- A wide view of the Old Town Square (from D10-16-03a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-06-12_Amalienborg (阿瑪連皇宮) --- A panoramic view of the frontal yard of the palaces of Amalienborg (from D12-02-08a, Day 12, DENMARK)

(more to see: other touching images)

D13-07 Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) --- E. Sculptures, statues & wall reliefs seen in this trip (all days)

D13-07-01_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 1 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-07-02_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 2 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-03_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 3 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-04_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 4 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-05_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 5 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-06_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 6 seen in the hall (from D10-09-01, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-06a_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 7 seen in the hall (from D10-09-13, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-06b_Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) --- Wall relief 8 seen in the hall (from D10-09-14, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-07_Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) --- Statue 1 at the back entrance of Swedish Royal Palace which is similar to "Abduction of a Sabine Woman, 1581 - 1583," a Mannerism sculpture of Giambologna (1529 - 1608) in Florence, Italy (from D10-17-04a, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-08_Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) --- Statue 2 at the back entrance of Swedish Royal Palace which is similar to "Abduction of a Sabine Woman, 1581 - 1583," a Mannerism sculpture of Giambologna (1529 - 1608) in Florence, Italy (from D10-17-13b, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-09_Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) --- Statue 3 at the back entrance of Swedish Royal Palace which is similar to "Abduction of a Sabine Woman, 1581 - 1583," a Mannerism sculpture of Giambologna (1529 - 1608) in Florence, Italy (from D10-17-13c, Day 10, SWEDEN)

D13-17-10_Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) --- Statue 4 at the back entrance of Swedish Royal Palace which is similar to "Abduction of a Sabine Woman, 1581 - 1583," a Mannerism sculpture of Giambologna (1529 - 1608) in Florence, Italy (from D10-17-13d, Day 10, SWEDEN)
(more to see: other touching sculpture or statue images)

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