World Capital of Architecture
Copenhagen is the World Capital of Architecture from 2023 to 2025. On this page, you will find inspiration to experience the city and read more about what makes Copenhagen truly special – and the World Capital of Architecture for everyone.
Even though the city is small in an international context, Copenhagen has a significant influence with its unique architecture and a city life that highly values the quality of everyday life. Copenhagen is vibrant and easy to live in. The water is never far away, and neither is the countryside. And many places in and around the city can be reached by bike or on foot.
Denmark’s capital inspires the world around it with innovative projects that focus on people – so it’s with good reason that the world looks to Copenhagen for new ideas for the architecture of the future.
Copenhagen has been named the Architecture Capital of the World – World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, UIA.
Copenhagen – World Capital of Architecture
World Capital of Architecture Copenhagen was created in collaboration with: Københavns Kommune, Wonderful Copenhagen, and UIA.
UNESCO, the United Nations’ organization for education, culture, communication, and science, and the International Union of Architects (UIA), have designated Copenhagen as the World Capital of Architecture 2023. The purpose is to highlight how architecture can contribute to solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time.
The Architect’s Guide to the City
Discover the best of Copenhagen and its surroundings as architect and director of Danish Architecture Center, Kent Martinussen, recommends 7 places you must experience in the World Capital of Architecture.
Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj So Danish!
The exhibition unfolds the history of Danish architecture from the Viking Age to present day and gives you the opportunity to travel into the architecture and understand just how central it is to our democratic society.
Visit So Danish!
Photo: Dansk Arkitektur Center 7 Unforgettable Views of the World Capital of Architecture
Copenhagen’s skyline is characterized by everything from historic spires to modern buildings – and thankfully the city offers fantastic vantage points. Here’s our list of the seven best places to view Copenhagen from above.
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Photo: Flemming Andersen © Disney Danish Buildings Thru the Eyes of Donald Duck
Donald Duck and Daisy wanted to take a look around Copenhagen, so some of the most famous buildings in the Danish capital have been “cartoonized” in honor of his visit. Join Donald and Daisy on an architectural tour of Copenhagen and other parts Denmark and learn more about what architecture is and what it does for you!
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