The next day we went to Aarhus. Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus dates back to Viking times and was a major seaport. Now it is an interesting mix of old and new.
First Elin and I went to Den Gammle By (prounced Bu), The Old Town. It is, basically, a museum with shops, a school, theatre, post office, windmill and other buildings to recreate a typical mercantile Danish town covering the times from the Middle Ages to the 1900’s.
Then the Aos, the Aarhus Art Museum which houses a extensive art collection. I saw some magnificent artwork, among them some beautiful Degas, Corot and Courbet paintings. One of the sculptures is this “boy” who is as big enough to fill a large room.
Then a drink by the water, dinner at a lovely restaurant and back to her beautiful home for a good night's sleep.
What wonderful entries about your trip! I'm glad it went so well and can't wait to read about the rest of it. I've only taken the train through Denmark, but I definitely want to get there some day. My great grandmother came from Denmark when she was little and I'd love to see the country.
Posted by: Rachel at June 24, 2007 10:01 AM