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Monastery of the Holy Ghost:Denmark’s Oldest Institution

The Monastery of the Holy Ghost as the oldest social institution in Denmark has performed various functions and purposes from its establishment up to the present time. Founded as a hospital in 1431 by Lady Maren Hemmingsdater, it likewise functioned as a charitable institution of religious nature. It formally became a part of the Order of the Holy Ghost in 1451. Today, it functions primarily as a retirement home for the elderly. […]

The Museum Named After 3 Louise’s

Craig Hewitt

Lousiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark is named after 3 Louise’s in the life of its original owner, Alexander Brun. More specifically, these three women were his wives who just happened to have the same name. He chose to give the name to his property which was then a villa. It was only in 1958 when the new owner Knud Jensen converted it into a museum. […]

Koncerthuset: A Visual and Auditory Adventure

Craig Hewitt

Koncerthuset, also known in English as the Copenhagen Concert Hall is both a visual and auditory adventure that anyone would enjoy experiencing. It is situated in DR Bayen in the northern part of Ørestad which serves as the headquarters of the Danish National Broadcasting Corporation. Koncerthuset is the home of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. […]

The Political System of Denmark

Craig Hewitt

The Kingdom of Denmark as Denmark is officially known, follows a constitutional monarchy. Its monarch as represented by Queen Margrethe II functions as the head of state. The Cabinet government however exercises the executive power as presided by the Prime Minister. The executive and national parliament are both vested with legislative powers. The judiciary on the other hand, enjoys independence and security of employment until retirement after being officially appointed by the monarch. […]

The Concept of Hygge

Craig Hewitt

The concept of hygge in Denmark is something that cannot be defined or translated easily. Although “coziness” is a generally accepted translation of hygge, it is more than that. It has something to do with Danish culture in general and a state of mind and being desired by Danes in particular. […]

Charlottenborg Palace – Home to Learning Danish Arts

Craig Hewitt

Charlottenborg Palace is said to be a home where one can learn about Danish Art. This is primarily because of the presence of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in its grounds. The art learning atmosphere in the palace is further reinforced likewise with the presence of Kunsthal Charlottenborg and Danmarks Kunstbibliotek, a contemporary art institution and the Royal Art library, respectively. […]

The Danish Jewish Museum

Craig Hewitt

The Danish Jewish Museum is a cultural history museum located inside the old Galley House of the Danish Royal Library. The structure serves as a tribute to the event wherein Danish Jews were saved from persecution of the Nazi by fellow Danes in the year 1943. The museum was inaugurated in 2004. […]

How to Travel Around Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Foreign visitors to Denmark will be happy to note that exploring the country can be quite enjoyable, thanks in part to the efficient transportation service existing and the variation of choices available. While the lack of transportation may be seen by some travelers as an exciting challenge to discovering popular and hidden attractions, majority would prefer to have the convenience of ready and reliable means of transportation. This is quite understandable since more places can be covered with the right means to go around. […]

Everything to know about Danish Food

Craig Hewitt

During the times when majority of Denmark’s population were into farming and fishing, food preparation needed to address the need for energy and preservation. The Danes of olden times were known to be very hardworking. It is in this environment and condition that preserved meat became not only a delicious option but a practical one as well. […]

What is the Danish Koldt Bord?

Craig Hewitt

The Danish Koldt Bord is Denmark’s equivalent of the Swedish smorgasbord. It is essentially a type of meal service observed in Scandinavian countries where different hot and cold dishes are laid out buffet style. The Danish term translates to cool table. […]