Slagelse Municipality, Denmark
Trelleborg Viking Ring Fortress
A perfectly circular stronghold constructed in the 10th century is now a nucleus of Viking culture housing a museum, village, and reenactment of an epic Viking battle.
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Slagelse Municipality, Denmark
A perfectly circular stronghold constructed in the 10th century is now a nucleus of Viking culture housing a museum, village, and reenactment of an epic Viking battle.
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Most complete collection of Gymnosperms in the world.
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The remains of a medieval wall discovered in the basement of a jewelry store.
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