Although famous for a certain part of its past, there is much more to Denmark than viking ships, mead and sword fights.

Denmark is a country with a rich and interesting history, as seen through the countless leftovers from the Vikings, the unique churches and cathedrals, the well-maintained market towns, and the more than 200 historical museums.

Not to mention that Denmark has the oldest Monarchy in the world and a vast number of beautiful castles and manor houses.

And if it is personality you are after - then just take a look at these famous Danish cultural and intellectual personalities:

The astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), the most famous fairy-tale writer of all times Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), the choreographer August Bournonville (1805-79), the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-55), the atomic physicist Niels Bohr (1885-1962), the writer Karen Blixen (1885-1962), the composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931), the designer Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and many more...

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