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Citadel (Kastellet)

Center of Churchill Park, Copenhagen, Denmark
45 33 11 22 33
Ranked #35 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Castles
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Mosta, Malta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

It is not a bad idea to spend a coupld of hours but if you are pressed for time, there are better things to visit More

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HelsingørDenmark
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

A lovely little battleolace - yellow houses - a fine church - often concerts - the military is still here - doing secret work protected by one guard. More

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Copenhaven
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Should you ever come to Copenhagen and the weather is nice – please visit Kastellet and go for a walk on the embankments surrounding the Kastellet. You will have and fantastic view over the harbor, an walk around historical buildings, churches and fountain – and you are just around the corner for also visiting the little mermaid …. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

This is probably the only military base in the world that merits the label pittoresque.Of course, the soldiers who are on duty there defend nothing but some nicely painted brick buildings and the green grass on the slopes of the earth walls surrounding their little stronghold - and of course the windmill nearby. There is nothing really to be seen... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Go to Kastellet on your way to see the Little Mermaid. A very nice area of Copenhagen where many locals do their Sunday walks.. More

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Landskrona
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
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Passed this area on my way to Langelinie and The Little Mermaid. It is a fascinating and silent area of Copenhagen. Hidden behind far more famous sights.Still this is well worth a stop - and in summertime might be a nice place to stop for a rest (picknick?). The Citadel is surrounded by an impressive moat and inside the Citadel... More

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Warsaw
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

I love this place. Very very peaceful, perfect for walk. Yes, it is maybe not lot to see - I mean, no museum, art gallery, ancient buildings... but somehow atmosphere of this quiet place with old trees, and barracks, is appealing for me. The fact soldiers still work there, live there... this big square... But actually during my first visit... More

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Dallas, Texas
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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If you're looking to get away from the crowds of Copenhagen for a quiet walk with nature, this is perfect. It's free, a bit away from the main sites, and very green. Unfortunately there's not much to see. It is peaceful and quiet but a bit out of the way. It's not worth the visit if you're expecting to take... More

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Vienna, Austria
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011
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The Kastellet is the most pointless stop on the Copenhagen tourist trail. It is an active military barrack. For those who have never seen barracks it might be interesting. As it is, there is nothing at all here to see. It is almost a nice green area but the bit that is the Kastellet is certainly not. Located near The... More

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Cincinnati, OH
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011
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The area is nice to walk, bike, and run around by. Most people come here to see the *Little Mermaid* but for the most part get dissapointed, because, well...it IS really little. But eh park is very nice... More

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