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As the oldest town in Denmark, Ribe is essential to the Danish identity. Ribe’s unique centre is one of the most well-preserved medieval urban environments in Denmark. Ribe offers an attractive old town centre that affords a unique opportunity to live in a historic environment that also includes intimate shopping streets. The town strikes a fine balance between a historical environment, an attractive business community and a versatile shopping district. The town of Ribe is uniquely situated in the beautiful countryside and the quality of the interaction between town centre and the surrounding nature areas is unrivalled.
About a million tourists visit Ribe each year. The old historical town is a perfect setting for many high-quality cultural events.
Ribe was founded around 700 A.D. and had a population of 8,100 in 2007.
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