Nyhavn (new port) in Copenhagen, Denmark was established by King Christian V in the early 1670s as a gateway from the sea to the old city. On one side of the harbor the wonderful townhouses and mansions for the wealthy citizens gradually developed. On the other side - the sunny side shown here - buildings were built of brick, wood and plaster and were much more colorful. Nyhavn has been a fashionable place to live since the 1970s and the quay is now a pedestrian street lined with cafes and bars packed with locals and tourists.
This photo art image shows the intersection from the older part of the harbor to the left of the bridge and the newer section leading to the sea to the right of the bridge. This bridge is actually a crossing point from a road connecting the two sides of the harbor and surrounding areas.
In December the sun does not get very high in Copenhagen, so even though this image was taken on a sunny day, a large part of the buildings and the bridge were in dark shade providing an interesting contrast.
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