Canals, a golden spire and Christiania
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Across the harbour, Christianshavn feels like Amsterdam: canals lined with houseboats, old houses, the Church of Our Saviour with its outer spiral staircase, and the free town of Christiania.
Founded by Christian IV in the 17th century on artificial islands, the district was a fortified trading port. In 1971, residents occupied a former barracks and founded Christiania, a self-governing community.
