Rø is a small village on the Danish island of
Bornholm
Bornholm () is a List of islands of Denmark, Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of Poland.
Strategically located, Bornholm has been fought over for centuries. I ...
, 2 km from the north coast and 7 km west of
Gudhjem
Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 736 (1 January 2024).
Gudhjem is a popular venue for tourists who are attracted by its steep, picturesque streets, views ...
. The Rønne–Allinge railway (1913–1953) brought prosperity to the village leaving the old station in the village. The
Bornholm Art Museum is close to Rø as are the scenic
Sanctuary Rocks.
Rø Church from 1888 is a rough copy of the now demolished
Romanesque building from the 13th century.
With a top at 431.3 metres (1,036 ft) above sea level, the nearby
Rø Transmission Tower reaches the highest elevation in Denmark.
Tall (height > 310 metres) "Radio Masts in Denmark, part 2"
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References
Bornholm
Villages in Denmark
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