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| Country | Denmark |
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| - Total | 121,540 |
| Website: http://www.aalborgkommune.dk/ | |
Aalborg (pronunciation IPA IPA: [ˈʌlb̥ɒːˀ]) is a city in Denmark. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Its population, as of 2006, is 121,540, making it the fourth largest in the country after Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city Geography The city lies roughly at the geographical centre of Denmark on the peninsula of The city of Odense (Danish ˈoð̞ˀn̩sə) is the fourth largest city in Denmark. The earliest settlements date back to around 700 AD. Its location by the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle Ages, and an industrial centre later. This is in Denmark. For the sea inlet in Croatia, see Lim (Croatia. Today the city is in a transition from a working-class, industrial city to a knowledge-based one. One of the driving forces in the transition is the University of Aalborg, founded in 1974. Aalborg University is located in Aalborg, Denmark. With its opening in 1974 it became the fifth university in Denmark
It is the location of Aalborg Air Base, an important base of the Danish air force, and is the seat of a bishop within the Danish National Church. Aalborg Air Base (Flyvestation Aalborg is a Military base for the Danish Air Force. The Royal Danish Air Force ( Danish: Flyvevåbnet) is the Air force of Denmark, it is an expeditionary Air Force with capability organised A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight The Danish National Church, Church of Denmark or Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark ( Danish: Den Danske Folkekirke or Folkekirken
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History
Aalborg traces its history back over 1000 years. It was originally settled as a trading post, because of its position on the Limfjord. This is in Denmark. For the sea inlet in Croatia, see Lim (Croatia. The sites of what were two settlements and a visible burial ground can be seen on Lindholm Høje, a hill overlooking the city. Lindholm Høje (translated Lindholm Hills) is a major Viking burial site and former settlement situated to the north of and overlooking the city of Aalborg The size of these settlements emphasise the significance of this place as a crossroads.
The first mention of Aalborg under its original name Alabu, is found on a coin dated to 1040. An alternative spelling is Alebu and an approximate translation of the name is The (dwelling) place by the stream.
During the Middle Ages, Aalborg prospered and became one of the largest cities in Denmark. This prosperity was further enhanced when in 1516 Aalborg was granted a monopoly in salt herring. In Economics, a monopoly (from Greek monos, alone or single + polein, to sell exists when a specific individual or enterprise has sufficient The herring fishery linked Aalborg to the East coast of England, across the North Sea, both in commercial competition and cultural exchange. The panelled interior from an Aalborg house in the National Museum, Copenhagen (illustration), shares many details with Jacobean panelled rooms.
Aalborg received town privileges in 1342 and the bishopric dates from 1554.
During the German invasion of Denmark in 1940, the Aalborg Aerodrome was captured by German paratroopers very early in the action and Aalborg is said to be the first city ever to be captured by paratroopers. Operation Weserübung was the codename for Nazi Germany 's assault on Denmark and Norway during World War II and the opening operation Aalborg Air Base (Flyvestation Aalborg is a Military base for the Danish Air Force. Paratroopers are Soldiers trained in Parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. The aerodrome was crucial for German aircraft to be able to reach Norway.
The First European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns took place in Aalborg, in 1994. The Conference adopted the Aalborg Charter (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/urban/pdf/aalborg_charter.pdf), which provides a framework for the delivery of local sustainable development, and calls on local authorities to engage in Local Agenda 21 processes. Agenda 21 is a programme run by the United Nations (UN related to Sustainable development.
The 4th European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference ("Aalborg +10": http://www.aalborgplus10.dk/), held in Aalborg in 2004, adopted the Aalborg +10 Commitments. These commitments are an important step forward in turning sustainable urban development from words into real actions.
Transportation
Aalborg Airport is the local airport. Aalborg Airport is a dual-use (civilian/military airport located in Nørresundby, Denmark, which is 3
The city has a main train station, close to J. F. Kennedy-Square.
The European route E45 goes between Finland and Italy and passes Aalborg. The European route E45 goes between Finland and Italy, through Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Austria.
Industry
Aalborg is a still an industrial and commercial centre in Denmark, exporting grain, cement and fish, but many of the big industries in the city have been closed in recent years. In the most general sense of the word a cement is a binder a substance which sets and hardens independently and can bind other materials together
Aalborg is home to De Danske Spritfabrikker's ("Danish Distillers") akvavit snaps, production facility for the distillation of the Aalborg family of akvavits consisting of 17 different brands. Akvavit, also known as aquavit or akevitt, is a Scandinavian Distilled beverage of approximately 40% alcohol by volume Snaps is a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal very much like the German Schnapps. Danish Distillers is Scandinavia's largest producer and supplier of spirits for consumption, and is the world's largest producer and exporter of akvavit, supplying over 140 geographic markets.
It is also the centre of telecommunications industry originating from the University of Aalborg. Aalborg University is located in Aalborg, Denmark. With its opening in 1974 it became the fifth university in Denmark
Aalborg Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of marine boilers, is headquartered here.
Architecture and tourist attractions
![Aalborg or Ålborg [top left] is south of Hjørring and Frederikshavn, on Denmark's Jutland peninsula.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Map_Denmark_CIA_extended.gif)
The old castle Aalborghus Castle (Aalborghus Slot) and some picturesque houses of the 17th century remain in the center of the town. The half-timbered (bindingsværk) castle was built in 1550 by King Christian III, and was converted to government administration offices in the 1950s. Timber framing (Fachwerk or Half-timbering, is the method of creating framed structures of heavy timber jointed together with pegged Mortise and tenon joints Christian III ( August 12, 1503 &ndash January 1, 1559) king of Denmark and Norway, was the son of Frederick
Jens Bang's House, a five story building built in 1624 by the merchant Jens Bang is an example of renaissance architecture. Renaissance architecture is the architecture of the period between the early 15th and early 17th centuries in different regions of Europe in which there was a It is located on Nytorv next to the old Town Hall.
The present Budolfi Church dates from the end of the 14th century, although at least two earlier churches stood on the same spot. St Budolfi Church is the cathedral church for the Lutheran Diocese of Aalborg in north Jutland, Denmark. Budolfi Church was just a parish church until it became the seat of the Lutheran bishop of Aalborg Diocese in 1554.
Vor Frue Kirke (Church of Our Lady) is a relatively modern church. The original Church of Our Lady from the early 1100's was pulled down after the Reformation because it was so old and unstable. The newer building in a different location was partially burned in 1894.
Underneath the main pedestrian shopping street is a newly opened museum of the excavation of a monastery from the 11th century.
Aalborgtårnet is a tripod tower erected in 1933. Aalborg Tårnet (Aalborg Tower is a 549 Metre tall Observation tower built of Lattice Steel in Aalborg, Denmark. The tower still gives an exquisite view over the fjord and the city from its 105 m rise over the sea level. Just below the hill of the tower is Aalborg Kunstmuseum (Aalborg museum of Art) in a building designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
On the north side of the Limfjord is Nørresundby, which is connected to Aalborg by a road bridge, an iron railway bridge, as well as a motorway tunnel running under the Limfjord. Nørresundby is a town north of Aalborg in Vendsyssel, part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. Nørresundby is the site of the Lindholm Høje settlement and burial ground from the Germanic Iron Age and Viking times. Nørresundby is a town north of Aalborg in Vendsyssel, part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. Lindholm Høje (translated Lindholm Hills) is a major Viking burial site and former settlement situated to the north of and overlooking the city of Aalborg A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas There is also a museum on the site.
Aalborg Historical Museum is located in the city. Aalborg Historical Museum (Aalborg Historiske Museum is a Historical and Cultural Museum in the city of Aalborg in Denmark.
Carnival in Aalborg
The annual Carnival in Aalborg takes place in the weekend of week 21 (usually the last week in May). The Carnival is actually three events, the children's carnival (Børnekarneval), the battle of carnival bands, and the carnival itself.
During the carnival, Aalborg receives about 100,000 people. The children's carnival is a carnival dedicated to the children, with performances and activities for children. Friday “The Battle of Carnival Bands” is an exciting and colourful evening with processions through the city when all the participating groups compete to be the leading carnival group.
The carnival itself is the following Saturday – on this day the city centre is full of life. The streets are filled with gaily dressed people who are in a real spring mood. In Kildeparken concerts are given from various stages all day to midnight. The Carnival ends with a grand firework display.
Jomfru Ane Gade
One of the most popular and famous streets in Aalborg, maybe even in Denmark and parts of Norway, Sweden and Germany, is Jomfru Ane Gade, or simply just "Gaden" (The Street). The name translates to "Virgin (or Miss) Anne's Street" in English. The pubs and restaurants on this street offer beer and other spirits for some of the most competitive prices in Denmark.
Jomfru Ane Gade is a café and restaurant street during day which, at night, turn into clubs, discos and bars. During the 90s the street was infamous for being a 'hang out' of two biker gangs who were at war for some years all over Scandinavia, but as the bikers disappeared from the street it became even more popular among people of all ages. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.
During the day, tourists and employees in the city use the street as a restaurant street. In the afternoons some of the cafés open. Around 11 pm the mood of the street changes into more of a party street when younger people 'show up'. Even on weekdays there is a fairly large crowd in the street, but during weekends it is hard to make your way through the enormous crowds.
Twinning
Aalborg maintains cultural, economic and educational ties with 27 cities around the globe [1] . Thus, Aalborg has the most twin cities in Denmark. Every four years Aalborg gathers youth from the majority of its twin cities for a week of sports games, known as Ungdomslegene (The Youth Games).
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The city is home to the football team Aalborg Boldspilklub, known as AaB for short, which competes in the Danish Superliga championship. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Aalborg Boldspilklub is a Danish professional Sports club based in the city of Aalborg. The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament and administered by the Danish Football Association. The club won the Danish Superliga in the 1994/95 season, the 1998/99 season and the 2007/08 season. The 1994-95 Danish Superliga season was the 5th season of the Danish Superliga league championship governed by the Danish Football Association. The 1998-99 Danish Superliga season was the 9th season of the Danish Superliga league championship governed by the Danish Football Association. The 2007-08 Danish Superliga season was the 18th season of the Danish Superliga league championship which determined the winners of the Danish football championship The team was in UEFA Champions League 1995-96.
The city has Denmark's highest number of hairdresser shops, tattoo parlours, bars, nightclubs, pubs and solariums per inhabitant. A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons A bar (also called a Pub or Tavern) is a business that serves drinks especially Alcoholic beverages such as beer liquor and mixed drinks for consumption A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark
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External links
- Satellite image from Google Maps
- Official Aalborg City website
- Aalborg tourist office
- Aalborg University
- Aalborg Akvavit
- Ålborgtårnet
- http://www.indiansinaalborg.co.nr - A site with general information on Aalborg and the Indian community
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