Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Royal Library
—Copenhagen's “Black Diamond” (Den Sorte Diamant) lib-
rary is a striking, supermodern building made of shiny black granite, leaning
over the harbor at the edge of the palace complex. From the inviting lounge
chairs, you can ponder this stretch of harborfront, which serves as a showcase
for architects. Inside, wander through the old and new sections, catch the fine
view from the “G” level, read a magazine, surf the Internet (free terminals in
the skyway lobby over the street nearest the harbor), and enjoy a classy—and
pricey—lunch.
Cost and Hours:
Free, special exhibitions generally 30 kr; reading room
open generally Mon-Fri 9:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, closed Sun; different
▲DanishJewishMuseum(DanskJødiskMuseum)
—Thismuseum,which
openedin2004inastrikingbuildingbyAmericanarchitectDanielLibeskind,
offers a very small but well-exhibited display of 400 years of the life and im-
pact of Jews in Denmark.
Cost and Hours:
50 kr; June-Aug Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Sept-May Tue-
Fri 13:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-17:00; closed Mon year-round; behind the
Royal Library's “Black Diamond” branch at Proviantpassagen 6—enter from
the courtyard behind the red-brick, ivy-covered building; tel. 33 11 22 18,
