Casa di Giambattista Cima is the former home of the Italians painter Giambattista Cima, Fully restored, it now houses several reproductions of his artwork as well as other objects that once belonged to the artist.

Forgach Castle (Széczényi Castle), together with Ference Kubinyi Museum, stands where the famous fortress once stood. The museum is named after Ference Kubinyi, who discovered the 23 million-year-old pine tree that rests in the Ipolytarnóc museum. Although the exhibits downstairs depict county history, upstairs the famous hunter and writer, Kalman Kittenberger, as well as several other big game hunters, have left behind memorabilia that display lifetimes of adventure, including life-size models of various animals.

Extremadura

Extremadura is a community of western Spain, comprised of the provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz, and with Mérida as its capital.

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Forum of Contemporary History (Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig) is devoted to post World War II history, with an outstanding presentation on the former Soviet-occupied zone, the German Democratic Republic (GDR), from its inception until the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other presentations and exhibits are centered around developments in the former East German state since the reunification of the two Germanys and the in 1990.

Moesgård Museum is located in the Højbjerg, a suburb of Århus. It is housed partly in the historic Moesgård Manor and partly in a modern facility. There's also a large, open portion of the museum surrounding the museum buildings. Museum displays are dedicated largely to Scandinavian history, with several items from the Viking era, most notable among them the Arhus Mask Stone. There are also prehistoric artifacts on display, including two finds from Iron Age - the Grauballe Man and weapons from Illerup Ådal. There are a gift shop and café at the museum as well.

Aarhus Cathedral is the principal religious establishment in Århus, and also the longest as well as the tallest church in Denmark - 93 m long and 96 m tall - with a seating capacity of 1,200. It dates from the 12th century, and is dedicated to St Clemens, the patron saint of sailors It is located on the town's "Large Square," Store Torv. The cathedral has a great deal to interest visitors, including five portals, several frescoes, and an ancient organ.

Youc can also contact them via email at aarhusdom.sogn@km.dk.

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Aarhus Teater is the largest provincial theater in Denmark. The present-day building, with its Art Deco facade and an interior by artists Hansen-Reistrup and Hans Tegner, dates from the late 19th century and is a replacement for the original theater known as "Svedekassen." The theater offers live performances in season. For a schedule, contact the theater.

You can also email them at info@aarhusteater.dk.

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