Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Roskilde, Denmark
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1.7 km
46 m
Experience Roskilde in Denmark in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in RoskildeSight 1: Folkeparken
Folkeparken is the largest public park in central Roskilde, Denmark. The park adjoins two other parks, Berte Margrethe Anlægget and Klostermarken.
Sight 2: Byparken
Byparken is a public park in central Roskilde, Denmark. It was founded in 1915 and was partly financed through a donation of the textile manufacturer O. H. Schmeltz. The park adjoins Provstevænget, a small protected field next to Roskilde Cathedral. Together, the two areas form a large green space between the cathedral and Roskilde Fjord.
Sight 3: Sankt Ibs Kirke
Sankt Ibs Kirke is a rectangular listed building from the early 1100s, located on Sankt Ibs Vej in central Roskilde. It is first mentioned in 1291. The church was a parish church until 1808 and was used as a hospital during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1815, the porch, chancel and tower were demolished and the nave was used as a warehouse until 1884, after which it was restored/reconstructed and finally in 1987 protected. It contains several frescoes from the Middle Ages.
Sight 4: Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is Denmark's national ship museum for ships of the prehistoric and medieval period.
Sight 5: Sankt Jørgensbjerg Kirke
Saint Jørgensbjerg Church is a historic church in Roskilde on the Danish island of Zealand. With a nave and chancel in travertine limestone dating from c. 1080, it is Denmark's oldest preserved stone building.
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