2 Best Sights in Denmark

This Dutch baroque–style castle on Kongens Nytorv was built by Frederik III's half brother in 1670. Since 1754 the garden-flanked property has housed the faculty and students of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art. A section of the building is devoted to exhibitions of contemporary art and is open to the public. The canteen, Apollo Bar and Kantine, is a popular place to stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee.

Though the green spire of the imposing Nicholas Church—named for the patron saint of seafarers—appears as old as the surrounding medieval streets, it's actually relatively young, and the church houses a contemporary art gallery with excellent exhibitions focusing on Danish and international contemporary artists.

Entry is free on Wednesday.