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Ærø
Ærø () is one of the Denmark, Danish Baltic Sea islands, and part of the Region of Southern Denmark, Southern Denmark Region. Since 1 January 2006 all of Ærø has constituted a single Municipalities of Denmark, municipality, known as Ærø Municipality, Ærø Kommune. Before that date, there were two municipalities on the island: Ærøskøbing Municipality, Ærøskøbing Kommune in the west and Marstal Municipality, Marstal Kommune in the east. This merger was part of a reform of the public sector with the laws being effective as of 26 June 2005. This merger was allowed to happen one year before the other municipalities merged as there had already been an island-wide referendum with a majority of voters for the merger. In a 2010 survey, readers of the Danish newspaper ''Kristeligt Dagblad'' voted Ærø as Denmark's third most wonderful island, behind only Fur (island), Fur and Læsø. Geography * Population (in 2020): 5,956 (island of Ærø only);5,964 (municipality). * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ærøskøbing
Ærøskøbing () is a town on the island of Ærø, Denmark. The suffix -købing means a trade town in the languages that derive from Old Norse. Ærøskøbing's houses and streets are delicately restored to retain the character of the olden days. Most of them are one story tall, and the oldest ones date back to 1645. In the old part of the town are many fine examples of the work of skilled bricklayers, carpenters, and blacksmiths. Behind the idyllic façade of the town is a vibrant and active town that has solved successive generations' housing needs for centuries. Ærøskøbing was awarded the Europa Nostra prize in 2002. The prize is awarded by the European Union, EU as a special appreciation of looking after cultural heritage. History From about 1250 Ærøskøbing was the centre for the island's commercial and maritime trade. A fire in 1629 destroyed a large number of houses, but afterward, the town experienced a renaissance. Old houses were rebuilt, but also new, larger h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
