Ribe with not more than 9000 inhabitants and founded in 720 is the oldest city in Scandinavia. It is situated in southern Denmark about 5 km from the Nord Sea coast built on a few islands in a small river in a landscape totally flat. That's just the beginning. This small city has preserved its past in a way you very seldom experience. Nothing left of course from the 8th century, but from 11th century and forward. With impressing consequence the people living here have decided and implemented a dream; to let history live in their daily life. There is not room enough here to go to all of the rich details worth mentioning. Have a look at the pictures, go to the internet for information. A monastery from Catholic times. Medieval buildings, renaissance houses, the small lakes, bridges. Everything preserved and in absolut shape. Three small waterfalls leading to the city's harbour. And in the centerpoint the cathedral from which tower you have a view over it all and the land surrounding this pearl of a town. Outstanding! read more
