- Strøget
Strøget (literally "the straight" or "to wander") is a carfree zone in
Copenhagen ,Denmark . This populartourist attraction in the centre of town is the longest pedestrian shopping area in Europe. [cite web | url=http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/press/statistics_&_facts/facts/about_copenhagen|title=Facts about Copenhagen, Denmark|accessdate=2007-05-05]The street is bounded on the west by
Rådhuspladsen ("The City Hall Square"), the central town square byCopenhagen City Hall , and on the east byKongens Nytorv ("The King's New Square"), another large square at the other end. But the Strøget area is actually a collection of streets that spread out from this central thoroughfare. These streets, in order from Rådshuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv, are as follows:
* Frederiksberggade
*Gammel Torv /Nytorv
* Nygade
* Vimmelskaftet
*Amagertorv
* ØstergadeMany of the city's most famous and expensive stores, such as
Illums Bolighus , Magasin du Nord, theRoyal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, and chain stores, are located along the strip. There are also a multitude of souvenir shops and fast food outlets.Strøget was created in the 1960s when cars were beginning to dominate Copenhagen's old central streets. Municipal politicians wanted to ensure some areas remained carfree. Since then it has become a model often emulated elsewhere. Danish architect and urban planner
Jan Gehl has been instrumental in the creation of this pedestrian zone.For many years in the late 20th century, tourists on Strøget enjoyed the spectacle of a large man in full
Viking costume, directing them to one of the sweater markets. Today, there is a variety of street entertainment.The west end of Strøget at Rådhuspladsen is a short walking distance to
Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen's Central Train Station. At the east end of Strøget at Kongens Nytorv are located theRoyal Danish Theatre and the exclusive d'Angleterre Hotel. Kongens Nytorv is a short walking distance to the popularNyhavn area,Langelinie andAmalienborg Palace , the royal residence.ee also
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