Fun facts about Esbjerg
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Esbjerg was established in 1868 as a replacement for the harbour in Altona.
Esbjerg
Denmark
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus.
From the “History and economy” section
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The monument 'Man Meets the Sea' consists of four 9-meter-tall white men and was installed in 1995.
Esbjerg
Denmark
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus.
From the “Landmarks” section
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Esbjerg's population grew from 400 inhabitants in the early 1870s to 1,529 by 1880.
Esbjerg
Denmark
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus.
From the “Demographics and administration” section
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The Esbjerg Performing Arts Centre, completed in 1997, can seat over 1,100 people.
Esbjerg
Denmark
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus.
From the “Museums and theatres” section
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Esbjerg fB, the local football club, has won the Danish Championship five times.
Esbjerg
Denmark
Esbjerg is a seaport city and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres (44 mi) west of Kolding and 164 kilometres (102 mi) southwest of Aarhus.
From the “Sport” section
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