Coastal town
Elsinore, or Helsingør, is the only large Danish city that owes its existence exclusively to the sea and not its farmland. It was founded in the 13th century. In the 1420s, the Øresund tax was introduced, which gave the town more muscle power. Krogen Fort (later…
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An old quarter that still sparkles with style and charm
Elsinore is a treasure trove of old houses. Most of these historic buildings are in the area called…

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