Get to know the artwork and learn about the life of Danish neoclassicist sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen at Thorvaldsens Museum. The museum lies around an inner courtyard with Thorvaldsen's grave. Notice the outside frieze depicting the artist's homecoming from Rome, where he lived and worked most of his life. The museum features Thorvaldsen's works and personal belongings, such as his own medals, letters, and books. His collection of paintings and objects from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity, are also on display. See drawings, sketches, and the original plaster models used in the making of bronze and marble statues and reliefs. Make your Copenhagen itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
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We have visited many museums and this was our worst experience. From the gentlemen at the front desk to the workers in the hallways they were incredibly unwelcoming and unfriendly acting like we...
We have visited many museums and this was our worst experience. From the gentlemen at the front desk to the workers in the hallways they were incredibly unwelcoming and unfriendly acting like we... more »
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One of the oldest museums around and largely unchanged, but attractively designed. Unfortunately the sculpture has suffered from the dirt in the atmosphere and it is not easy to clen.
One of the oldest museums around and largely unchanged, but attractively designed. Unfortunately the sculpture has suffered from the dirt in the atmosphere and it is not easy to clen. more »
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Place worth seeing. I would suggest going on Wednesday (it is free then). It's possible to take the audioguide. Very helpful staff.
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wonderful statues, a lot of history behind making them is displayed on every art piece. there is a lot of to know about Thordvaldsen as well, not just about his art or art collections. the staff is also very helpful. there is a lot of space to hang your coats or place your belongings.
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