The ICOC Copenhagen Tour ended Wednesday 15 June.
The highlight of the tour was the visit to the David Collection and it’s famous Islamic Collection. The museum director Kjeld von Folsach held an informative speech about the museum especially arranged for the ICOC visitors.
Director Kjeld von Folsach and museum conservator Anne-Marie Bernsted were also present during the entire ICOC visit answering questions about the museums excellent Islamic collection.
Another interesting part of the Copenhagen Tour was the visit to the tiny Rosenborg Castle where the Danish Coronation Carpet is kept.
The Coronation Carpet is normally only shown to the public once a year in October together with a small group of Chenille carpets acquired by the Danish royal family in the 17th century. As a special gesture to the ICOC delegates it was shown during their visit at Rosenborg Castle. Museum curator Peter Kristiansen spoke enthusiastic about the Coronation Carpet’s history and answered questions from the ICOC delegates.
The Copenhagen Tour also included a visit to Design Museum Denmark, Amalienborg Palace and the Marple Church. A boat trip through the canals and the harbour was a popular start of the first day in Copenhagen.
The tour was fully booked with 80 attendees from all over the world and the young Swedish tour leaders Nika Omberg and Karin Jernild did their best efforts to secure a pleasent and interesting tour.