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==The town of Næstved== |
==The town of Næstved== |
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[[Image:Valdemar Atterdag.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Valdemar IV of Denmark |Valdemar IV of Denmark (Valdemar Atterdag)]] shown on a [[fresco]] in |
[[Image:Valdemar Atterdag.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Valdemar IV of Denmark |Valdemar IV of Denmark (Valdemar Atterdag)]] shown on a [[fresco]] in Saint Peter's Church in Næstved ''(Sankt Peders Kirke)''.]] |
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Næstved is an important commercial center in the area, and has 38,319 (2004) inhabitants. The town has become known for the regiment of mounted Guardsmen (''Gardehusarer'') which have made Næstved their home for over 60 years, and have held weekly drills in the streets of the town. The Guardsmen moved their base to nearby [[Slagelse]] in 2003. |
Næstved is an important commercial center in the area, and has 38,319 (2004) inhabitants. The town has become known for the regiment of mounted Guardsmen (''Gardehusarer'') which have made Næstved their home for over 60 years, and have held weekly drills in the streets of the town. The Guardsmen moved their base to nearby [[Slagelse]] in 2003. |
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===History=== |
===History=== |
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In [[1135]] [[Benedictine]] monks received Saint |
In [[1135]] [[Benedictine]] monks received Saint Peter's Church and surrounding land in order to found Saint Peter's [[Monastery]]. This is seen as the foundation of the town of Næstved, although the town appears to have existed already at that time, being both big and important to the region. |
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===Today=== |
===Today=== |
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The city has a handful of further education centers, 5 elementary schools and has at least one of each type of the four upper second level education centers. The city has as well one of (if not) the largest gymnasiums in Denmark, Næstved Gymnasium & HF. See [[Education in Denmark]]. The city has also five |
The city has a handful of further education centers, 5 elementary schools and has at least one of each type of the four upper second level education centers. The city has as well one of (if not) the largest gymnasiums in Denmark, Næstved Gymnasium & HF. See [[Education in Denmark]]. The city has also five [[Church of Denmark|churches]]; Saint Morten's<!--Sankt Mortens Kirke--> from 1667, which is decorated with [[frescoes]]<!--kalkmalerier-->; Saint Peter's<!--Sankt Peder Kirke-->, which is known for its [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] [[chancel]] and its [[baroque]] furnishings; Saint John's<!--Sankt Jørgens Kirke-->; Herlufsholm Church; and Holsted Church. The twone also some free evangelical churches in the town, among others Sjølundkirken. <!-- [http://www.sjoelundkirken.dk Sjølundkirken] I removed the link because 1) it is in Danish and this is an English language page and 2) it appears to be of local character. By the way is Næstved overly religious? Why so much focus on churches. If it more religious than other places in Denmark, maybe that should be clarified. Otherwise, maybe a little information about what else characterizes Næstved today, would be in order-->. |
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Revision as of 22:03, 20 March 2007
Næstved is a town in Næstved Municipality, Denmark. As of 2004 it has around 40 000 inhabitants.
The UN/LOCODE is DKNVD.
The town of Næstved
Næstved is an important commercial center in the area, and has 38,319 (2004) inhabitants. The town has become known for the regiment of mounted Guardsmen (Gardehusarer) which have made Næstved their home for over 60 years, and have held weekly drills in the streets of the town. The Guardsmen moved their base to nearby Slagelse in 2003.
History
In 1135 Benedictine monks received Saint Peter's Church and surrounding land in order to found Saint Peter's Monastery. This is seen as the foundation of the town of Næstved, although the town appears to have existed already at that time, being both big and important to the region.
Today
The city has a handful of further education centers, 5 elementary schools and has at least one of each type of the four upper second level education centers. The city has as well one of (if not) the largest gymnasiums in Denmark, Næstved Gymnasium & HF. See Education in Denmark. The city has also five churches; Saint Morten's from 1667, which is decorated with frescoes; Saint Peter's, which is known for its Gothic chancel and its baroque furnishings; Saint John's; Herlufsholm Church; and Holsted Church. The twone also some free evangelical churches in the town, among others Sjølundkirken. .
Gavnø Castle
Gavnø Castle is located on the island of Gavnø near Næstved. The castle is known for its tulips and a large collection of paintings.
External Links
- Overhead satellite view of Næstved on WikiMapia
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