Ribe is the oldest town of Denmark, situated on the southwestern part of Jutland. It is now a part of the newly formed Esbjerg Municipality. Earlier it was the seat of both the surrounding municipality and County.
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Ribe has long been the educational center of the region. The Ribe Kathedralskole is one of the oldest institutions dating back to 1145. It is more than 850 years and is the oldest existing school in Scandinavia. Other educational institutions of the region include The State College of Education in Ribe, Ribe Business College and VUC.
Ribe generally enjoys a very cool climate with temperatures ranging between 20º-25ºC during the months of July and August. The area receives a substantial amount of rainfall of about 12 inches during the months of September and October.
Although the town serves as a reminder of a glorious past there are many lively places. There are many sightseeing places in Ribe like:
- Ribe Wiking Museum
- Wadden Sea Center
- Ribbe Art Museum
- Ribe Cathedral
- Ribe Wiking Center
- Mando Hill
- Mando House
- Wadden Sea Cneter
- Toy Museum
- Lintrup-Safari Zoo Park
- Old Town Hall
- Ribehus Castle
- Skibbroen Harbor
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