Roskilde, vikings and festivals

15 June 2015 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  7 minutes

Roskilde Monastery © Mogens Engelund / www.engelund.dk

Roskilde Monastery © Mogens Engelund / www.engelund.dk

Roskilde is the main city in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark on the island of Zealand. It is an ancient city, dating from the Viking Age and is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. Roskilde train station is a major stop between Copenhagen and the regions of Denmark located to its west. With a population of 47,117, the city is an economic center for the region.   read more…

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