Viborg – Sacred Hills
Viborg is one of the good and best oldest places in Denmark that locates in the center of the country. In central Jutland, it stands enchantingly between 2 lakes and is enclosed by immense forests and a big heartland. For those who want to get out of the actual city life that is too urbane and fast, Viborg is perfect for it has many fishing and golf opportunities as well as wondrous sites for walking and other forms of excursions. Viborg was originally called Wibjerg, meaning “sacred hill.” Viborg is few miles south west of South Dakota. It is the seat of both Viborg County as well as municipality. Viborg is one of the oldest towns in Denmark with Viking settlements dating back to the 8 th century. Viborg derives its name from the combination of two words, ‘Wii’ symbolizing a holy place and ‘berg’ referring to a hill. During the Middle Ages, Viborg was a significant place in terms of political and religious matters. Before the Protestant Reformation, Viborg was the home to five monasteries, about 12 parish churches, many chapels and the Cathedral. The climate of Viborg is mostly of a temperate kind with temperatures ranging up to 85ºF during the month of July. The area receives a substantial amount of rainfall during the rainy season. Just like other cities in Denmark, Viborg is also home to many historic churches and significant artwork. Two of the top tourist destinations which include in travel packages are the Asmild church and the church of the Southern Parish. Hald Hovedgard is the most popular historical museum of the city. The Hvolris on the other hand is also an archaeological site that displays pre-historic exhibits. Another historical museum is the Regional museum. Viborg has a twin city in each of the Nordic countries and also in other regions of the world. Viborg Cathedral is the greatest tourist attraction spot of the region. Other attractions include Skovgaard Museum and Viborg Siftsmuseum. Other than pre-historic exhibits, it has statues, sculptures and a fountain and surprisingly it has a market and shopping area too. If you want a new experience Monsted is the place to go. It exudes industrial attractions, a factory museum, mining and geological attractions, as well as tunnels and scenic small town villages. Viborg is famous for Viborg Cathedral. holiday packages The construction of the cathedral started in 1130 and took about 50 years. The building has burned to the ground and been re-built several times. Only the crypt of the original cathedral is still preserved. The newest parts of the church are from holidays 1876. The cathedral is famous for its many paintings by Danish painter Joakim Skovgaard, which depict stories from the Bible. Viborg is a growing tourist destination and what makes a Viborg an exotic vacations. That’s right; a walking tour is highly encouraged as almost every area within the city is something to take note of. A do-it-yourself tour is the best way to enjoy Viborg. Viborg is also home to The Animation Workshop, an art school based in a former army barracks on the outskirts of town.
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