In Western Denmark on the Jutland peninsula on the region of Midtjylland Herning municipality is located. Herning has been called as "The Capital of the Health". Herning covers an area of 1336 km and holds
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The city of Herning was built in the 1880's during the period of health reclamation. From then there began an increase in the demand for products and agricultural areas for the new farmers. Gradually Herning developed as a commercial hub in Denmark. Later the town became famous for the textile weaving industry though now it has a much wider industrial base. In 1913 Herning turned into a market town and earned the epithet of "The Danish City of the Year".
Herning Attraction:
The main places to visit in Herning are innumerable. They include:
- Messecenter- The largest trade fair exhibition center in Scandinavia.
- The famous 3 buildings designed by the famous architect Jorn Utzon.
- The great monument of Elia- It is a black painted 60m dome with four 10m steps inside.
- Herning Art Museum
- The old Herningsholm Estate in Herning provided to the public for touring
- Classenborg Estate
- Scandic Regina Herning
- Hotel Corona
- Ostergards Hotel
- Westgaards Hotel
- Vores Restaurant
- Restaurant Sogarde
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