12 Sights in Aalborg, Denmark (with Map and Images)

KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art is located in Aalborg, Denmark, on Kong Christians Allé near its junction with Vesterbro. Of a modern Scandinavian design, it was built between 1968 and 1972 by Finnish architects Elissa and Alvar Aalto and Danish architect Jean-Jacques Baruël. It was completed on 8 June 1972.

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The Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg was an early Benedictine monastery in Aalborg, Denmark. The former monastic church survived a parish church until 1876 when it was demolished. The present Vor Frue Kirke was built on the site between 1877 and 1878.

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Aalborg Zoo is a zoo located near the center of Aalborg in Denmark. Every year, Aalborg Zoo is visited by around 375,000 guests. The zoo covers 8 hectares, and keeps more than 1,500 animals belonging to 126 species.

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Aalborgtårnet is a 54.9 metre tall observation tower built of lattice steel in Aalborg, Denmark. The tower is built on a hill, providing a total height of 105 metres above sea level. The tower has a restaurant on the top. The tower was completed in 1933, and underwent a major reconstruction from February 2005 to March 2005, in which the whole tower was pulled down and later reerected.

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Ansgar's Church is a national church in central Aalborg, built in 1929. It is the parish church of Ansgars Parish and is located in Vesterbro, just opposite Aalborghallen. The church belongs to Aalborg Diocese.

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Aalborg Teater is the main theatre in Aalborg, Denmark. Built in 1878, it was subsequently modified by Julius Petersen and was remodeled in 2000. Its address is still Jernbanegade, although the station and the theatre have both moved. The theatre has three stages and seats 870 in the main auditorium. There are 10-12 annual productions with a total of 250-400 performances, covering a wide selection of drama and musicals. Originally privately owned, it is now controlled and owned by the Danish Ministry of Culture. While most productions are housed in the main hall, the building can accommodate up to four shows in its other halls.

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Hasseris Church is located in Aalborg right next to Hasserisvej. It is built according to drawings by Aalborg architect Einar Packness. Construction started on 28 September 1954, the three foundation stones were laid on 6 March 1955 and the church was consecrated on Sunday 2 December 1956 by Bishop Erik Jensen. The church tower was not part of the original building, but was added in 1986.

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Sønder Tranders Church consists of Romanesque choir and ship, with three late-gothic extensions: tower to the west, sacristy on the north side of the choir and a porch that-against custom-is placed on the north side of the tower.

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Vejgaard Church is located on Vejgaard Kirkevej in Aalborg, close to Nørre Trandersvej. It was built according to drawings by the Copenhagen architect Kristoffer Varming. Construction started in early May 1904, the foundation stone was laid on 3 June 1904 and the church was consecrated on Sunday 18 December 1904 by Bishop Fredrik Nielsen.

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Our Saviour's Church is located on Annebergvej in Vestbyen in Aalborg on the corner of Absalonsgade. It was built according to drawings by the architects O.P. Momme and L.F. Olesen. Construction started in 1900, and the church was consecrated on Sunday 28 September 1902 by Bishop Fredrik Nielsen.

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Gug Church is located in southern Aalborg. It was built according to drawings by architects Inger Exner and Johannes Exner. Construction started on 1 July 1971, and the church was consecrated in 1972.

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The Viking Museum Lindholm Høje is a historical museum in Nørresundby, at the burial ground Lindholm Høje. The museum describes the burial site and the many graves from the Iron Age and the Viking Age, and contains archaeological finds from the area. Today it is part of the North Jutland Historical Museum. In the summer, a historical market is held at the museum.

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