to be the most photographed monument in the country. Copenhagen is also home to the Danish Royal Majesty's yacht, built in 1931. The yacht now serves as the official and private residence for Queen Margrethe I of Denmark, the Prince Consort, and members of the Royal Family when they are on official visits over- seas and on summer cruises in Danish waters. When visiting Copenhagen it is important not to miss the many castles and palaces in the area. There are day trips to some of the most elaborate fortifications in Europe, all of which have been restored to their original splendour. If you're cruising through the Baltics or simply visiting Scandinavia by land, Co- penhagen and the country of Denmark is not to be missed and if ever you walk up to a , The world famous Tivoli Gardens is a large amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenha- pucn person do not ask him gen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in fom Part of Denmark he is the world. “Tivoli” is also home to the world’s oldest, operational, wooden roller coaster. A smorgasbord of charming iC (@) |B) (= Nn h a g (= Nn canals, colourful row houses and impressive museums. Virginia and The Little Mermaid Too w4s77592 marlin~‘travel 158 Casimir St., Port Perry = A «cal 905-985-2268 Best seen on a Baltic cruise! virginia.frewclarke@marlintravel.ca 64 FOCUS - JULY 2012 07. JULY FOCUS 64 pages.indd 64 12-06-25 11:32 AM