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Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekvsDet Kgl. Bibliotek
Both Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Royal Library are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek ranks slightly higher than Royal Library. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Afar Magazine
Independent
7 Dantes Plads, Copenhagen DK-1556, Denmark
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Frommer's "The Glyptotek, behind Tivoli, was founded by the 19th-century art collector Carl Jacobsen, Mr. Carlsberg himself, and houses modern art and antiquities." Full review
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The Egyptian collection is outstanding
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Fin de siècle architecture dallies with an eclectic mix of art." Full review
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An added treat for visitors is the August/September Summer Concert Series
Lonely Planet "What was once a garage for the Carlsberg brewery is now one of Copenhagen’s hottest art precincts, with three leading galleries under the one roof." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A compact museum filled with the collection amassed by Carl Jacobsen (founder of Carlsberg beer)." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum’s two collections are antiquities and French and Danish art from the 19th century." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Boasts the biggest collection of antiquities in Northern Europe (the Etruscan section is particularly impressive)." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The art museum is decorated with creatively remodeled pre-Nazi swastikas. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The collection at the Glyptotek is staggering." Full review
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Don’t miss the lovely café with outstanding cakes in the Winter Garden.
Independent "For culture, start at the National Museum of Denmark for some Viking history, then change it up with a visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, a museum showcasing 6,000 years worth of history in exhibitions ranging from Ancient Egypt to the works of Van Gogh"
Det Kgl. Bibliotek Frommer's
Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Soren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Frommer's "The Danish Royal Library, dating from the 1600s, is the largest and most impressive in the Norse countries." Full review
Fodor's "If you like grand architecture and great views, you really should visit the majestic Royal Library." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A complete collection of all Danish printed works produced since 1482, Denmark's national library also hosts fascinating, temporary art, photography and history exhibitions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The library hosts concerts, exhibitions, and has an excellent restaurant." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Open to the public since 1793... it quickly became known to Danes as "the black diamond" because of its dazzling façade of shiny black granite and glass." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nestled within the Black Diamond, and open to the public, you'll find a wonderful floating sky bridge." Full review
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It's free to access, just make sure to be respectful of the people who are actually there to use the library.
