Alborg, Denmark is the cement capitol of the country and has become something of a tourist destination for its old world beauty and its Viking roots. This was one of the most beautiful towns we walked. It is also a thousand year old settlement as the Vikings lived here. The website is well done, too.
The University of Alborg.
Library and classrooms.
Utzon designed housing for students and low income families.
Beginning our walk into town.
One of many interesting tunneled street entrances.
Beginning of main shopping street.
Notice the cleanliness of the street.
Another covered street entrance to housing.
Near the top of the hill we will turn to find the church.
Nave of the town church.
Organ loft.
Side aisle is a coffee shop.
Matt Andrews and my Michael.
Two actors in Viking dress serenading us with Viking tunes.
Side streets are colorful and flower filled.
Roses in the doorway.
Street lighting.
Huddled close to fend off the winter weather.
More flowers.
Again.
The Alborg Town Hall.
Marilynn and Nancy return from another walk down town to shop.
View of the town from the ship.
As we depart you can see the cement factories that run along the inlet.
In the foreground is the Utzon Culture Center. Behind are student and low income housing he also designed.He also designed the Sydney Opera House. Read more here.
Named after the TV series of the same name which remains a classic. Learn more at this website.