Tivoli

One of the oldest amusement parks in the world, opened in 1843 in the middle of the city.

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Georg Carstensen opened Tivoli in 1843 outside the city walls, with gardens, a concert hall and rides. It still has a wooden roller coaster from 1914.

Walt Disney visited several times while planning Disneyland. At night thousands of lights come on among its trees. Visit it in 3D ›

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