The history of Denmark's most unusual tourist attraction dates back to the heyday of the hippie movement in the 1970s. Various subcultures and political activists, but mostly friendly hippies and scandalous anarchists, began to gather at the site of the former military barracks in Copenhagen.

The unique urban community was called "Freetown Christiania". It had nothing to do with Christianity. It was named after King Christian IV of Denmark, who once built the city defensive walls here. The newly-made state even got its flag, which can still be found on the streets of Christiania. There was also its own currency, kept by local collectors-numismatists.

Despite numerous conflicts between representatives of the youth commune and the city authorities of Copenhagen, Christiania defended its right to life. Today, everyone can feel the spirit of freedom and get acquainted with the culture and life of modern hippies and recusants. Some people find this place too free and unacceptable. For example, you can buy pipes and bongs for smoking legal marijuana everywhere in Christiania. Others think of this town as a place for talented and creative personalities, representatives of different art trends.

Today, Christiania has more than 1,000 inhabitants. Although they pay taxes to the Kingdom of Denmark, they remain free and obey only internal rules.

This town can be compared to the eternal feast of life. The lively, colorful streets are always full of locals and foreign tourists. The houses are decorated with frescoes and modern graffiti. The air is filled with dance music. Street performers give concerts, dancers perform, and poets recite poetry.

It is hard to imagine any other place in the world with a similarly friendly and cheerful atmosphere. You can do everything here – sing, dance, have fun, make new friends – with one exception. In Christiania, it is forbidden to take photos and make videos.