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Burial mounds at Jelling

Burial mounds at Jelling, Jelling

 deptlads Says:  The historic site at Jelling (a World Heritage Site) consists of two large burial mounds with a small church between. The slightly smaller south mound is just visible in this picture behind the church. The famous runestones are outside the south porch of the church (not... 

The inscription

The inscription, Jelling

 barrikello Says:  On the other side of the stone, there's a Runic inscription reading "King Harold the Blue Tooth introducted Christianism" 

The Christ's side

The Christ's side, Jelling

 barrikello Says:  On the major Runic Stone there's the first image of Christ found in Denmark. It's amazing how good it has been preserved after more than one thousand years. 

Inside of Jelling Church

Inside of Jelling Church, Jelling

 bscott1 Says:  The inside of this humble, yet very important structure, is an odd mix of post-modern improvements and historic treasures.The frescos pictured are said to have been dated from the 12th century and there are also statues of the twelve apostles toward the rear.The church is... 

Museum - Kongernes Jelling

Museum - Kongernes Jelling, Jelling

 deptlads Says:  This excellent new museum is just across the road from the church at Jelling, and for DKK 40 (about £4) will tell you all you want to know about the Jelling site, viking history, and the history of the Danish royal family.The museum is well laid-out and excellently designed... 

The Runestones at Jelling

The Runestones at Jelling, Jelling

 deptlads Says:  Another view of the two runestones outside the church at Jelling.In this view, the larger stone (which has three sides) shows the dragon motif (you can just make it out). 

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 Another view of the two runestones outside the church at Jelling.In this view, the larger stone (which has three sides) shows the dragon motif (you can just... 

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Royal Jelling

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 Andrew had wanted to visit Jelling for some time, and being a World Heritage Site it was one of our "must sees" for our tour of Jutland in July 2003. The church, runestones, and burial mounds are of... 

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The home of the Viking Kings

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 Jelling is the cradle of the Viking Age in Denmark. This place, located in the middle of a hilly and green countryside, can be considered the most important Viking spot all over the Jutland Peninsula.... 

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Denmark's foundation is here

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 Hidden away in this sleepy little town is essentially the founding of Denmark as it is known today. Here King Gorm the Old had served as King of Denmark and ruled from Jelling. His son, Harald... 

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