Museums, art galleries and other cultural spaces are usually among the tourist attractions in greatest demand among people who travel to Europe. If you are also planning a short walk through Copenhagen, the Danish capital, you cannot miss the opportunity to visit one of its must-sees, the National Gallery.
In Denmark, a small country located in northern Europe, we can find an enormous diversity of museums, dedicated to the most varied subjects. There are some who are dedicated to exposing what life was like for the Vikings, ancient inhabitants of the region, while there are others who specialize in the process of making toys.
Without a doubt, you will find a museum that completely catches your attention, and that makes you want to stay there appreciating all its exhibition rooms.
Despite this, there is one that stands out above the rest, and that is that its art collection is so valuable that it is considered one of the most important art galleries in Scandinavia. It is the National Gallery of Denmark, the best known, famous and most visited museum in the entire country.
This art gallery opened its doors in 1889, and since then it has been in charge of protecting, conserving and displaying some of the most valuable works of art in the entire world.
The variety of works of art in the National Gallery is wonderful, and it gives us a different perspective on the European art process.
There are numerous salons dedicated to ancient art, Danish art, Nordic art, Renaissance and French art. Among the artists that are represented in the National Gallery, we find such notorious names as Titian, Pieter Aertsen, Georges Braque, Abraham Bloemaert, Derain, Pablo Picasso, Diego Velázquez, Carl Bloch and Marinus van Reymerswale.
Similarly, the National Gallery of Denmark prides itself on having a large collection of statues and sculptures, many of which are engraved on plaster of the most impressive works and sculptures from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the Renaissance period.
Regarding the structure of the museum, it is divided into two buildings, one new and one old. This separation is common in many Danish buildings of great political or cultural importance, and is done in order to preserve the old structure while expanding and improving the modern site.
Similarly, both venues host numerous cultural events, such as dance performances, concerts and literary fairs.
One of the advantages of the National Gallery is that it is centrally located, and is close to other tourist spots in Copenhagen. You can get there by bus or other types of public transport, if you prefer, you can also rent a bicycle and use it to visit the most central areas of the city.
Likewise, the National Gallery is open throughout the week, except on Mondays. To enter you have to buy a ticket. For the elderly and children it is free.
In the facilities of the National Gallery there is also a bookstore, a cafeteria and a souvenir shop, so it is the ideal place to enjoy art and a good moment of rest.
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