Jelling Monuments - UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Jelling Monuments UNESCO World Heritage site covers a group of three monuments from a significant period in Danish history. There's a pair of burial mounds for King Gorm the Old and his wife, the last pagan king and queen of Denmark. There's also a pair of rune stones, one of which contains the first written mention of the word "Denmark" within Denmark, and the other which has King Harald Bluetooth (Gorm's son), boasting about unifying Norway and Denmark, as well as bringing Christianity to his kingdom. The third monument is the oldest church in Denmark, where King Gorm the Old is still buried. What a fascinating spot!

For more Danish World Heritage sites:
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