There are a large number of cafes and restaurants as well as a thriving nightlife. The well-preserved buildings and museums offer an insight into the city's interesting history, which stretches back over 1300 years to the first settlement established by the Vikings.
The Old Town: is one of the most popular attractions in Denmark and is an open air museum featuring more than 75 buildings representing Danish life between the 16th and 19th centuries. Most of the buildings are half-timbered structures that were built between 1500 and the late 1800s.
Aarhus Kunstmuseum: located just to the south of the university, this museum has a good collection of paintings from Danish and international artists. Styles include Impressionists, Realists and Romantics, as well as a number of drawings and sculptures.
Aarhus Cathedral: is dedicated to St Clemens, the patron saint of sailors. It holds several records in Denmark including the tallest cathedral, the most frescos and the largest organ. Originally built in a Romanesque style in 1300, it was later abandoned and then rebuilt in a Gothic style in 1500.
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum: this huge, 10-storey art museum is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Recently opened in 2004, the museum has three collections including contemporary art, Danish Modernism and the Danish Golden Age. There are also a number of changing exhibitions as well as a restaurant and shop.
The Women’s Museum: is one of the few museums that concentrate solely on the history, art and life of women. The collection includes documents, biographies, photos and other objects that portray the history of women over the centuries.
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