Tivoli Gardens is the world's second
oldest amusement park and is one of Copenhagen's most famous
attractions. Tivoli is filled with wild rides, green oases, gourmet
food, and rock concerts and much more. Tivoli
is a must for all children and those who like to play. Tivoli is
located just a few minutes walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen
Central Station as its nearest neighbor it is very easy to get to.
The park is best known for its wooden roller coaster, Rutschebanen, or as some people call it, Bjergbanen (the Mountain Coaster), built in 1914 in Malmo,
Sweden and moved to Tivoli Gardens in 1915. It is one of world's oldest
wooden roller coasters that is still operating today. Some of the rides are :
Besides the rides, Tivoli Gardens also serve as a venue for various
performing arts and as an active part of the cultural scene in
Copenhagen.
Tivoli Concert Hall
Tivoli Concert Hall is a classical concert hall featuring concerts
with some of the largest names in international classical music.
The Pantomime Theatre
The Pantomime Theatre is an open-air theatre designed by Vilhelm Dahlerup. It is a toy-like historicist built in Chinese style and noted for its mechanical front curtain that takes five men to operate and unfolds like a peacock's tail.
The Tivoli Boys Guard
The Tivoli Boys Guard is a music ensemble of boys aged 8–16 dressed in uniforms reminiscent of those of the Royal Danish Guard complete with bearskins.
It gives concerts, makes parades, stands guard
at the garden's buildings and monuments at special occasions and
represents the gardens at various events.
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