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Overlooking the town atop the cathedral - Ribe
Overlooking the town atop the cathedral
Quaint old town bypassed by time

Ribe was home to a diocese in the early Christian era, and despite being well inland served as a prosperous port roughly 1000 years ago. Due to the lack of growth and other port facilities throughout Denmark Ribe stagnated into what is now perhaps Denmark's best-preserved medieval town.

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The Flood Column - Ribe The Flood Column Favorites (2)

On Fiskergade, there is a flood column with marks of how high the flood waters rose throughout time. The top ring was... more travel advice

Doors of Ribe - Ribe Doors of Ribe Favorites (2)

Like a lot of towns with 16th and 17th century homes in Denmark, Ribe is filled with a lot of brightly colored doors. more travel advice

Fiskergade - Ribe Fiskergade Things to Do (5)

Visiting this street is important in terms of understanding Ribe. The town started as an inland port and was founded... more travel advice

Town Hall - Ribe Town Hall Things to Do (5)

Another building with interesting history, the Town Hall was built for commerce around 1500, later was a residence, and... more travel advice

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    globetrott's Profile Photo
    Dec 21, 2003 at 7:19 AM

    great infos and pics ! Ribe is such a great place, I hope you also saw "Gammle Knast"

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