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Local History Museum
Lille Tårn (Little Tower) on Frederiksø dates from 1685 and is now the local history museum . The ground floor features fishing supplies, hand tools and ironworks; upstairs there are cannons, models and a display of local flora and fauna.
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Karmeliterklostret
Sankt Mariæ Kirke is attached to one of Scandinavia’s best-preserved medieval monasteries, Karmeliterklostret , a soothing place of red brick and whitewash. Christian II’s mistress, Dyveke (c 1490–1517), is thought to have been buried here.
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Fyrhistorik Museum på Nakkehoved
The eastern lighthouse is now the Fyrhistorik Museum på Nakkehoved, which traces the history of Danish lighthouses from the 16th century. You can get to the lighthouse on the coastal footpath or by turning north off Rte 237 onto Fyrvejen.
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Svaneke Kirke
You’ll find some interesting period buildings near Svaneke Kirke, a few minutes’ walk south of Svaneke Torv, the town square. The watermelon-hued church, home to a rune stone, dates from 1350, although it was largely rebuilt during the 1880s.
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Skagen By
Evocatively presented, this open-air museum, 200m southwest of the harbour, depicts Skagen’s maritime history and gives an insight into the traditional fishing community that so transfixed the Skagen artists (but without the romanticism!).
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Frederiksberg Have
This is Copenhagen’s most romantic park, with lakes, woodlands and lovely picnic lawns. Overlooking it all is Frederiksborg Slot, a former royal palace, now home to the Royal Danish Military Academy and not generally open to the public.
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Rømø Kirke
The 18th-century Rømø Church is on the main road in Kirkeby. It’s noted for its unique Greenlandic gravestones (lining the northern wall of the churchyard), erected by sea captains and decorated with images of their boats and families.
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Nordkraft
Once a power station, this cultural centre is home to a theatre, concert venue, art-house cinema, gallery, fitness centre, plus a couple of eateries. The small tourist office is also here, so it’s worth popping in to see what’s happening.
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Anne Hvides Gård
The oldest house in Svendborg, dating from 1560, is a bumblebee-coloured structure that leans tipsily to one side, highlighting its antiquity when all around is quite modern. The interior is only open by appointment; enquire with Svendborg Museum .
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Musikhuset Esbjerg
Famed Danish architect Jørn Utzon (he of the Sydney Opera House) designed Esbjerg’s Music House together with his son, Jan. The performing arts centre opened in 1997 and is the city’s main venue for cultural events including concerts, opera and ballet.
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Lille Tårn
Lille Tårn on Frederiksø dates from 1685 and is now the local history museum. The ground floor features fishing supplies, hand tools and ironworks; upstairs there are cannons, vintage furniture pieces, models and a display of local flora and fauna.
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Martin Andersen Nexø’s House
Snoop around the childhood home of the author of Pelle the Conqueror (the book that inspired the 1988 Oscar-winning film). The house is in the southern part of town and displays photos of the author, along with some of his letters and other memorabilia.
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Hjorths Fabrik
This ceramics museum features a working studio, and watching the master artisans turn clay into beautifully moulded works of art is the real highlight. You’ll find some fetching, locally made wares for sale in the shop in front (which is free to enter).
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Aleksander Nevskij Kirke
Completed in 1883, golden-domed Alexander Newsky Kirke flaunts a Russian Byzantine style, complete with marble staircase, mosaic floors and Byzantine-style frescoes. The bronze chandelier was a gift from Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned the church.
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Museum Jorn
This wonderful art space contains some striking works. It displays many of the works of native son Asger Jorn and other modern artists, including Max Ernst, Le Corbusier and Danish artists from the influential CoBrA group. It’s 1km south of the town centre.
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Tøjhusmuseet
The Royal Arsenal Museum houses a stunning collection of historic weaponry, from canons and medieval armour to pistols, swords and even a WWII flying bomb. Built by Christian IV in 1600, the 163m-long building is Europe’s longest vaulted Renaissance hall.
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Aqua
Aqua, 2km south of the town centre, is an entertaining aquarium and exhibition centre built into several outdoor lakes. It explores the ecosystems of the area, with lots of touch-tanks and fishy creatures, cute otters and birds among the imaginative displays.
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Malmöhus Slott
Malmö’s 15th-century castle is home to a small Naturmuseet (Natural History Museum), Malmö Konstmuseum (Art Museum) and the Stadsmuseet (City Museum). Behind is the lovely, landscaped Kungsparken (the King’s park), with its waterways, gardens and picnic areas.
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Strædet
Running parallel to crowded Strøget, Strædet is one of Copenhagens eye-candy shopping streets. Its technically made up of two streets, Kompagnistræde and Læderstræde, dotted with independent jewellers and antique silver shops, and some snug cafes to boot.
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Carl Nielsen Museet
In Odense’s concert hall, displays detail the career of the city’s native son Carl Nielsen (1865–1931), Denmark’s best-known composer, and a skilled conductor and violinist. His music includes six symphonies, several operas and numerous hymns and popular songs.
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