Where is the second oldest amusement park in the world?
Tivoli Gardens: The World's Second-Oldest Amusement Park. Located right in the heart of downtown Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens is the world's most visited seasonal theme park.
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The Guinness Book of World Records holder, Bakken in Kampenborg, Denmark, opened in 1583 near popular fresh-water springs as a pleasure garden with live entertainment, fireworks, dancing, games and some early rides.
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