Roskilde

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Roskilde is located on the Danish island of Zealand. The town's Gothic cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum, which contains the well-preserved remains of five 11th-century ships are popular attractions in town. Roskilde is popular with shoppers thanks to its two centrally located pedestrian streets - Algade and Skomagergade - complete with restaurants, cafés, and a variety of shops. Besides the Cathedral and the museum other landmarks in town are Roskilde Palace, Roskilde Jars and St Jørgensbjerg Church - enmark's oldest preserved stone building.

Denmark's historic capital retains much of its Viking history, in its ancient buildings and fascinating cultural museums.
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