Editing Bornholm (section)

== Sights and landmarks ==
Geological formations are immediately visible in Bornholm in a way not common elsewhere in Denmark. The still-operated  ''Stubbeløkken'' and ''Klippeløkken'' granite quarries in Knudsker parish just east of central [[Rønne]] are among the few remaining of many formerly active quarries on the island. The island's varied geography and seascapes attract visitors to its many beauty spots from the [[Hammeren]] promontory in the northwest to the [[Almindingen]] forest in the centre and the [[Dueodde]] beaches in the southeast. Of special interest are the rocky sea cliffs at [[Jons Kapel]] and [[Helligdomsklipperne]], the varied topography of [[Paradisbakkerne]] and rift valleys such as [[Ekkodalen]] and [[Døndalen]].<ref>[http://www.bornholmnatur.dk/ "Bornholms Natur"], BornholmNatur.dk. {{in lang|da}} Retrieved 10 November 2012.</ref> [[Furongian]] (late [[Cambrian]] period) sediments of the [[Alum Shale Formation]] of Bornholm presented by all six superzones; three [[Agnostoidea|agnostoid]] and fourteen [[trilobite]] zones are defined by [[fossil]]s. 8502 specimens, most of which are disarticulated [[sclerite]]s, have been collected from these strata. Described gerena include ''[[Ctenopyge]]'', ''[[Eurycare]]'', ''[[Leptoplastus]]'', ''[[Olenus]]'', ''[[Parabolina]]'', ''[[Peltura]]'', ''[[Protopeltura]]'', ''[[Sphaerophthalmus]]'', ''[[Lotagnostus]]'' and ''[[Triangulopyge]]''.<ref name=Nielsen2021>{{cite journal|author=Arne Thorshøj Nielsen, Line Frigaard Andersen|year=2021|url=https://2dgf.dk/xpdf/bull69-123-213.pdf|title=Furongian (upper Cambrian) trilobites and agnostoids from the Alum Shale Formation of Bornholm, Denmark: revised taxonomy and biostratigraphy|journal=Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark|volume=69|pages=123–213|doi=10.37570/bgsd-2021-69-08|issn=2245-7070|lang=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026115100/https://2dgf.dk/xpdf/bull69-123-213.pdf|archive-date=2023-10-26|url-status=live}}</ref>

Bornholm's [[List of windmills on Bornholm|numerous windmills]] include the [[post mill]] of [[Egeby Mølle|Egeby]] and the well-kept [[Aarsdale Windmill|Dutch mill at Aarsdale]]. The lighthouse at [[Dueodde Lighthouse|Dueodde]] is Denmark's tallest, while [[Hammeren Lighthouse]] stands at a height of {{convert|85|m}} [[Above mean sea level|above sea level]] and [[Rønne Lighthouse]] rises over the waterfront.<ref name=Bornholm>{{Cite rowlett|dnkb|access-date=2012-11-08}}</ref>

Examples of roads that have (very) steep [[Grade (slope)|climbs]] and descents are: (inland) [[Simblegårdsvej]] in [[Klemensker]], which begins by the village inn [[Klemens Kro]], and [[Slamrebjergvej]] just outside [[Nexø]] extending northward from the main road from [[Rønne]]. Along the coast there are several steep roads, which is also the case in some parts of [[Denmark]] as a whole, for instance in and around [[Vejle Municipality|Vejle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.danskebjerge.dk/artikler-stejlesteveje2.htm|title=STEJLESTE DANSKE VEJE: TOP 20 - Danskebjerge.dk|publisher=danskebjerge.dk}}</ref>

[[File:Oesterlars Kirke Bornholm Denmark.jpg|thumb | right |[[Østerlars Church]], one of Bornholm's four [[round church]]es]]
[[File:Hammershus castle.jpg|thumb | right |Ruins of [[Hammershus]], a medieval fortress]]

The island hosts examples of 19th- and early-20th-century architecture, and about 300 wooden houses in [[Rønne]] and [[Nexø]], donated by [[Sweden]] after [[World War II]], when the island was repairing damage caused by the war.
The island is home to 15 [[list of Bornholm churches|medieval churches]], four of which are [[Nordic round churches|round churches]] with unique artwork and architecture.<ref>Haagensen, Erling and Lincoln, Henry, The Templar's secret island, London, 2006, ISBN 9781900624374</ref> The ancient site of [[Rispebjerg]] has remains of sun temples from the [[Neolithic]] and earthworks from the [[Iron Age]].<ref>[http://www.naturstyrelsen.dk/Naturoplevelser/Beskrivelser/Bornholm/Rispebjerg/ "Rispebjerg"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023084119/http://www.naturstyrelsen.dk/Naturoplevelser/Beskrivelser/Bornholm/Rispebjerg |date=23 October 2012 }}, Naturstyrelsen. {{in lang|da}} Retrieved 1 November 2012.</ref>

There are 14 [[European bison]] near [[Åkirkeby]], attracting 100,000 visitors a year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://naturstyrelsen.dk/lokale-enheder/lokale-nyheder/2016/jan/status-i-bisonskoven-januar-2016 |title=Status i Bisonskoven – januar 2016 |publisher=[[Danish Nature Agency]]}}</ref><ref>[http://naturstyrelsen.dk/media/179241/crt_rapport_den_imagemaessige_og_samfundsoekonomiske_effekt_af_bison_paa_bornholm.pdf Den imagemæssige og samfundsøkonomiske effekt af bison på Bornholm] {{in lang|da}} Center for Regional- og Turismeforskning, december 2015</ref>