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Alborg street

We walked along this cobblestone street as Heidi asked us not to "stare" into the open windows. The residents have agreed not to close their windows if the tourists will not stare into the windows. Just walk along and be discreet.
Aalborg, Denmark

May 4th 2017
Geo: 57.0492, 9.92666Today we pulled into a city founded by Vikings in the late 900s, historic Aalborg, the best-preserved Renaissance architecture in all of Denmark. This is the fourth largest city in Denmark, founded as a trading post. The wealth that poured into merchants accounts helped build many half-timbered mansions that still stand today.This morning I attended a lecture by Resident ... read more
Europe » Denmark » Region Nordjylland » Aalborg

Danish Flag Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now th... ... read more
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