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Saturday 1 September 2007

9.30 AM and 12.30 PM: "Old Heroes and New Heroes in Denmark". Guided tour in English by Gyda Kongsted

10 AM - 6 PM: Experience the true soldiers' life from the days of 1807 when historical soldiers dressed in historical uniforms build a camp in Søndermarken in Frederiksberg. The camp is open to the public every day from 30 August to 2 September 2007. Admission free

10 AM - 6 PM: Visit the historical soldiers' camp in the King's Gardens next to Rosenborg Castle. The historical camp is open to the public every day from 31 August to 2 September 2007. Admission free

12 PM: Opening of the exhibition: "1807 – Bombardment of Copenhagen and seizure of the navy" at the Royal Danish Naval Museum

1 PM: Experience a re-enactment performed by historical soldiers in the yard at the Royal Danish Naval Museum

1 PM - 5 PM: "Open Ship" - board the ships of the Admiral Danish Fleet at Amaliekaj. Admission free

1.30 PM: "Sailor in the water". See a rescue operation performed by the fire brigade at Amaliekaj. Admission free

4 PM - 10 PM: Historical market: Both children and adults can experience the atmosphere of nineteenth-century daily life in the cathedral square, Frue Plads. The market will have period food, stalls, music and soldiers from Denmark, England and Norway in historical uniforms

4 PM - 10 PM: Golden Days opens up the old alleys and backyards on a variety of city walks exploring the historical area around the cathedral square, Frue Plads

5 PM - 5.45 PM: Concert in the Church of our Lady by cathedral organist Flemming Dreisig. Address: Nørregade 8, 1165 Copenhagen. Admission free

20 PM - 2 AM: "Copenhagen Cathedral on fire". Video installation by artists Pio Diaz and Thyra Hilden. Admission free

10 PM: Tattoo performed by the flagship Thetis and illumination on the naval ships at Amaliekaj. Admission free

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