Ringe, Denmark
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Ringe is a town with a population of 6,729 (1 January 2024)[1] on Funen in central Denmark. It is the seat of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality and was the seat of the now abolished Ringe municipality. The main office of Rynkeby Foods, a major Danish producer of juice and squash, is located in Ringe.[2]
Landmarks
Museum
The Ringe Museum is the only existing museum in the town and is a vast part of its cultural history.[3]
In 1704, the building was constructed as a school, with many improvements and adjustments being made in 1737.[3] The museum is run by Midtfyns Museumsforening and is funded by Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, who owns the building itself.[3]
The museum has two interiors (bedroom and living room), an extensive array of historical weaponry and a broad collection of tools representing numerous crafts.[3] It hosts many exhibitions often, showcasing the museum's collection.[3]
Church
The town is home to the Ringe Church, which was constructed around the year 1200.[4] The church itself has an armory, altar, pulpit, baptismal font, burial chapel, an organ, a broad set of art, and memorial plaques and stones.[4] Today, it is home to many activities, such as musical performances, wedding parades, and baptisms.[4]
The church tower is under renovation since 25 April 2021.[5]
Lake
The Ringe Sø is a popular attraction in the town.[6] It is a shallow lake home to numerous species, such as the Red-necked grebe, Eurasian coot, Common moorhen, Mallard, and Greylag goose.[6]
After the last glacial period ended, a glacier from Munen melted and formed the lake.[6]
Notable people
- Jens Laursøn Emborg (born 1876 in Ringe – 1957) an organist and composer
- Erik Eriksen (born 1902 in Brangstrup – 1972) 15th Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953
- Aksel Bender Madsen (born 1916 in Ringe – 2000) a Danish modern furniture designer
- Egon Madsen (born 1942) dancer
- Henriette Bonde-Hansen (born 1963 in Rudme) a Danish operatic soprano
- Anne Sofie Madsen (born 1979 in Ringe) an avant-garde fashion designer
Sport
- Johannes Gandil (born 1873 in Ringe – 1956) an amateur footballer, team silver medallist at the 1908 Summer Olympics
- Palle Lykke (born 1936 in Ringe – 2013) a cyclist, competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
- Thierry Tribondeau (born 1962 in Ringe) a French bobsledder
- Ann Spejlsgaard (born 1978 in Ringe) a sport shooter, selected for the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Niclas Kirkeløkke (born 1994 in Ringe) a handball player
References
External links
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- ↑ BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
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