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Christiania

2024/10/8
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In 1971, a former military base in Copenhagen was abandoned, and squatters transformed it into Christiania, a self-governing anarchist commune. The commune's goal was to create a society where individuals were responsible for the community's well-being. Christiania attracted people seeking alternative ways of living, existing alongside a major European city.
  • Christiania was founded in 1971 on an abandoned military base in Copenhagen.
  • The commune's founders aimed to create a self-governing society with individual responsibility for the community.
  • Christiania became a haven for those seeking alternative lifestyles.

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In the heart of Copenhagen, a former military base transformed into Christiania, a self-proclaimed anarchist commune where residents built a new way of living, free from traditional rules. But as the years passed, external pressures and internal conflicts—especially a growing drug trade—put Christiania’s radical ideals to the test, forcing the community to confront whether it can stay true to its roots or be reshaped by the forces around it.

If you want to learn more about Christiania – and hear other fascinating stories from around the world – be sure to check out Scott Gurian’s own podcast, Far From Home).

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