House Decoration

Big Skies and the Island of Romo

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August 29th 2010
Sunday 29th August 2010 Sunny Sunday morning and after a slow start we set off up the coast to the island of Romo. This lies off the west coast of Denmark and is connected to the mainland by a five mile causeway. Visit to the Kommandeurhof ( Captains's House ) at Toftum which was built in 1748. The house was owned by a wealthy sea captain who made his fortune from trade and whaling. The rooms ... read more

Europe » Denmark » Region Syddanmark » Tønder

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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