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A Hidden Gem in Copenhagen My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Davidssamlingen right here in Copenhagen, and we were thoroughly impressed. While not specifically specializing in Islamic art, Davidssamlingen houses an incredibly impressive collection that spans from the 7th century to around 1850, covering a vast geographical area from Spain to India. The quality and range of the pieces on display are exceptional, offering a deep dive into Islamic artistic heritage. What makes Davidssamlingen even more special is its peaceful ambiance, coupled with the fact that it's free to visit. This allows for a leisurely exploration of art without the hustle and bustle typically found in more internationally recognized museums. The museum's quiet and welcoming environment makes it a perfect spot for art lovers who prefer a more intimate experience. The collection is so vast and rich that it invites numerous visits, and we are already planning our next. For anyone living in or visiting Copenhagen, Davidssamlingen is a must-visit destination. Its understated charm and splendid collection ensure a five-star experience for all who walk through its doors. We love it and look forward to uncovering more treasures on future visits!
Morten OlesenMorten Olesen
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The David Collection is truly a hidden gem in central Copenhagen when it comes to art museums. Tucked away in a beautiful 19th century house behind Kongens Have you will find one of the biggest collections of Islamic art in Europe. The collection is sorted and presented over 3 floors in a chronological fashion. If you have time to dive in and read the information along the way, the history of Islam in general is laid out and linked to it's deep and wonderful art history as well. This makes for a wonderful aesthetic as well as learning experience. Some truly beautiful artworks are on display showing the rich heritage of middle eastern art and crafts. I highly recommend this museum if you are in the neighborhood.
Jacob Hviid BirkelundJacob Hviid Birkelund
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Absolute must if you’re in the area! Free entry for the all exhibits which are beautifully presented, fascinating, and often breathtaking ... the exhibition on Islamic art & influence was incredible; and the photo exhibition by Torden Huss was a truly unexpected surprise. Tablets are available (also for free) to translate the text into many languages. You just need a 10K coin for the lockers to put your bags into before you enter. And you also get that coin back after you’ve opened your locker again ... Overall, a fantastic place with super friendly & helpful staff. Well worth a visit.
Carlito MkCarlito Mk
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It’s really hard for me to rate, because there are many beautiful pieces but at the same time I felt like I’m in another British Museum. Seeing people collected all the pieces from all over the world made me feel bad since most items were not belong to be owned individually. There are 4 floors, it would be a nice place to kill time. The area are very clean. We spent around an hour here. There’s free locker to store your belongings because you are not permitted to bring them upstairs. Anyway, it is free entry so it does worth visiting if you are interested in antique pieces.
rachelrachel
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Crazy that this museum is free! I wasn't expecting so much, but the collection here is great, and you have all the facilities necessary (cloakroom, clean toilets, phone to translate the explanation fof each piece in english). The staff was friendly, the collection extensive (we spend 2h there) and the whole building is very beautiful (it is located on 3 floors in an old home). I definitely recommend it if you are in Copenhagen, even if you don't have time to see the entire collection; again it's free, so just choose what you like and spend some time here!
Sarah ZupancicSarah Zupancic
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This place is soo underrated! Go and see for yourself. The first 2 floors are kind of like every other museum but once you go into the third and fourth floor its where you will hold your breath! I have been to a lot of museums around the world and the islamic history was always such an exotic topic for me but in my whole entire life I have never seen anything like the pieces they have in the museum! They have rare scrolls and holy books that you can’t find anywhere else. To top all of this, its free! I will definitely come back to admire this beauty ❤️
B QB Q
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Amalienborg
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Address
Kronprinsessegade 30, 1306 København, Denmark
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Phone
+45 33 73 49 49
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Website
davidmus.dk
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The David Collection is a museum of fine and applied art in Copenhagen, Denmark, built around the private collections of lawyer, businessman and art collector C. L. David.
attractions: Amalienborg, The Round Tower, Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, The King's New Square, TorvehallerneKBH, The King's Garden, Frederik's Church, Designmuseum Denmark, restaurants: Mama Rosa Copenhagen, Paludan Bog & Café, Sporvejen, Restaurant Sole D’Italia - København, RizRaz, Restaurant Tight, Gasoline Grill, Llama, Det Lille Apotek, Hidden Dimsum

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