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Den Gamle By
Viborgvej 2
Århus
Jutland
Denmark
86-123188
Type: Museum
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Århus
Jutland
Denmark
86-123188
Type: Museum
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Den Gamle By is the biggest, best and most famous open-air museum in Denmark and the biggest attrac- ion in Århus. It’s just west of downtown, about a 20-minute walk. When it opened in 1914 it was one of the first open-air museums in the world and has been the inspiration and model of other museums opening in Scandinavia and in many other places around the world. Even though it’s been around for nearly 100 years, its popularity has only increased every year, and it welcomed more than three million people in the last 10 years. Contrary to what you may think, Den Gamle By is not where the old city of Århus was located; like most open-air museums, it is just a reconstruction of what a town looked like in Denmark a few centuries ago.
Most buildings have been transported from other locations in Jutland. Still, it’s a fascinating experience to walk around in the village and step back in time. Another reason for visiting this part of town is the huge botanical garden adjacent to Den Gamle By.
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