RIBE CATHEDRAL

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Ribe Cathedral is the first thing that catches your eye when you enter Ribe. This is Denmark’s oldest cathedral and Ribe’s soaring landmark for 800 years, visible for miles around over the flat landscape. Begun around 1150, the church was completed about a 100 years later.

The walls were built of volcanic tuff, sailed up along the Rhine and used according to the custom of the time to build a three-aisled church with two towers to the west. Later, two side aisles were added, making it Denmark’s only five-aisled church. Today it is both a parish church and the cathedral of the diocese of Ribe.

The first north tower collapsed in 1283 and was replaced by the present, larger Commoners’ Tower. A tour of the tower takes you past the Cathedral Museum and provides an unforgettable view from the top over the roofs of Ribe and out over the unique marsh landscape.

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THE NIGHT WATCHMAN

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The Night Watchman sings his song and tells the dramatic stories about the history of Ribe. For some, the experience is so special, that it is a standard feature to join in the atmospheric walk when visiting Ribe.

During nighttime the Night Watchman was responsible for keeping peace and order, making sure that the streetlights were on, and to raise alarm in case of fire and flodding. Moreover, the Night Watchman marked the strike of the hour by singing in the streets. He sang to reassure the citizens that he was keeping watch, but also because very few people had a watch at that time.

Book the Night Watchman for your indoor event. He will entertain you by singing and telling stories about Ribe’s many years of dramatic and exiting history.

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