Nyhavn Canal, Copenhagen, Denmark Aug 11, 2026

In Copenhagen, Nyhavn Canal is a burst of colour and history. Lined with bright, gabled townhouses reflected in the water, this 17th-century waterfront is one of Denmark"s best-known landmarks.

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