Rø
Rø is a small community on the Danish island of Bornholm, 2 km from the north coast and 7 km west of Gudhjem. The Rønne–Allinge railway (1913–1953) brought prosperity to the village leaving the old station in the village. The Bornholm Art Museum is close to Rø as are the scenic Sanctuary Rocks.[1]
Rø | |
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 Rø Church | |
  Rø Location on Bornholm | |
| Coordinates: 55°12′38″N 14°53′46″E | |
| Country |  Denmark |
| Region | Capital Region of Denmark |
| Municipality | Bornholm |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 181 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Rø Church from 1888 is a rough copy of the now demolished Romanesque building from the 13th century.[2]
With a top at 431.3 metres (1,036 ft) above sea level, the nearby Rø Transmission Tower reaches the highest elevation in Denmark.[3][4]
References
- "Rø Bornholm", Danmarks Fugle og Natur. (in Danish) Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- "Rø Kirke", Dansk kirkehistorie. (in Danish) Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- "Ro Transmission Tower", ScyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- Tall (height > 310 metres) "Radio Masts in Denmark, part 2", ScyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
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