What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unusual change closes free city (10)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CHANGE ("change") + OPEN (synonym of "closes") [anagram: "Unusual"] = COPENHAGEN; definition: "city" The answer is COPENHAGEN.

Unusual change closes free city (10)

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