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Christiania was established in 1971, with the takeover of a derelict military complex east of downtown Copenhagen. Declaring itself an autonomous, free-state, the group of activists who founded it were intent on creating an alternative, utopian city within a city, furthering many of the existing ideologies that were present in Danish society at the time.

The existing 17th century military buildings and infrastructures were taken over and given new purposes which were reflective of a more positive future. Homes were established along the water that runs through the site, with families moving …