Roskilde Attractions
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Zealand
Roskilde, which in the Middle Ages was at times a royal seat and a diocesan town, is situated in the east of Zealand on Roskilde Fjord, which bites deep into the island. Within the town there are several natural springs, the largest being the "Maglekilde", which delivers 15,000 liters/3,300 gallons of water every 24 hours.
Roskilde can be reached from Copenhagen by train or car in about half an hour.
History
Roskilde is one of the oldest towns in Denmark. As early as 960 a wooden church stood on the northern edge of the terrace from which the land slopes down to the fjord.
Roskilde, which in the Middle Ages was at times a royal seat and a diocesan town, is situated in the east of Zealand on Roskilde Fjord, which bites deep into the island. Within the town there are several natural springs, the largest being the "Maglekilde", which delivers 15,000 liters/3,300 gallons of water every 24 hours.
Roskilde can be reached from Copenhagen by train or car in about half an hour.
History
Roskilde is one of the oldest towns in Denmark. As early as 960 a wooden church stood on the northern edge of the terrace from which the land slopes down to the fjord.
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Cathedral of St Luke
A World Heritage Site, the red brick Cathedral of St Luke is built in an architectural style reflecting Gothic and Romanesque elements. The Cathedral has served as the burial site for Danish Royals.
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Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is a popular tourist attraction. The Museum provides interesting historical information and features a permanent exhibition and a cinema.
Roskilde Surroundings
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Lejre - Historico Archaeological Research Center
This Research Center features a recreated Iron Age Village, showing the culture and conditions that existed 2,000 years ago.