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Siø
Siø is a small Denmark, Danish island in the South Funen Archipelago between Tåsinge and Langeland. It is part of Langeland Municipality. With an area of 1.3 km2, as of 1 January 2014 it has a population of 16. Since 1681, a system of dykes has expanded it to include the former islands of Skovø and Store Fugleø. In 1959, it was connected to Tåsinge by a causeway and a low bridge and, in 1962, to Langeland by a Langeland Bridge, bridge. Today the island is used mainly for pig farming. Sydforfyn.dk. Retrieved 30 June 2010. See also * List of islands of Denmark * Langeland MunicipalityReferences Islands of Denmark Geography of Langeland Municipality {{Denmark-island-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudkøbing - Langelandsbroen
Rudkøbing is a town in Denmark, on the western coast of the island of Langeland. It is the seat of Langeland Municipality, in the Region of Southern Denmark, Southern Denmark Region. The town is located southeast of Svendborg and is connected to Siø through the Siøsund Bridge. History The first mention of Rudkøbing was in 1287, when it was given Town privileges, market town privileges by Duke Valdemar IV, Duke of Schleswig, Valdemar IV of Schleswig, who held the title of ''rigsforstander'' (:da:Rigsforstander, da) under King Eric VI of Denmark, Eric VI Menved. The original Rudkøbing Church was most likely built in the late 12th century or early 13th century. During the Count's Feud (1534–1536) and again during the Dano-Swedish War (1658–60), Dano-Swedish War (1658–1660), Rudkøbing was under siege by Swedish troops. Both times, the town's fortifications prevented Rudkøbing from immediately falling, but the town eventually had to give in to the Swedes. The town was hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
