Nykobing is situated in the latitude and longitude of 54 o 77'N, 11 o 87'E. Nykobing is situated on the western Falster Island in Denmark. Nykobing was founded around a 12th century castle where Christopher
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The city is now a commercial and industrial center with sugar refineries, tobacco factories, shipbuilding yards and fisheries.
Importance locations at Nykobing :
Nykobing Sjaelland, on Nykobing Bay is one of the oldest trading posts in Denmark. The Anneberg Collection on Egebergve is considered to be one of the most important collections of antique glass in northern Europe. The Oddsherred Local Museum has interiors representing peasants and fisherman's houses.
Nykobing Attractions:
Abbey Church - A notable building in Nykobing is the Abbey Church which was built around 1500 as part of a monastery. Later it became the town church. One of the grave monuments inside contains a picture by Lucas Cranach the Elder. The "Mecklenburg Family Tree" by Antonius Clement, is made up of more than 30 portraits.
Nykobing Corselitze Castle - This castle is situated12 km east of Nykobing and the main wing of the castle dates back to 1777. The castle is surrounded by a park laid out in the English style, along with lakes and streams.
Falster Museum - The Falster Museum at Langgade 2 is housed in Czarens Hus, built in 1700. In addition to documents, costumes and other material relating to the island of Falster and its people, ceramics and articles of copper and pewter are displayed in the museum.
The city of Nykobing has its share of scenic beauty and historic attractions to be unraveled.
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