Ringe, Denmark
Ringe is a town with a population of 6,729 (1 January 2024)<ref>BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark</ref> on Funen in central Denmark. It is the seat of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality and was the seat of the now abolished Ringe municipality. The main office of Rynkeby Foods, a major Danish producer of juice and squash, is located in Ringe.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Landmarks
[edit]Museum
[edit]The Ringe Museum is the only existing museum in the town and is a vast part of its cultural history.<ref name=":0" />
In 1704, the building was constructed as a school, with many improvements and adjustments being made in 1737.<ref name=":0" /> The museum is run by Midtfyns Museumsforening and is funded by Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, who owns the building itself.<ref name=":0" />
The museum has two interiors (bedroom and living room), an extensive array of historical weaponry and a broad collection of tools representing numerous crafts.<ref name=":0" /> It hosts many exhibitions often, showcasing the museum's collection.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
Church
[edit]The town is home to the Ringe Church, which was constructed around the year 1200.<ref name=":2" /> The church itself has an armory, altar, pulpit, baptismal font, burial chapel, an organ, a broad set of art, and memorial plaques and stones.<ref name=":2" /> Today, it is home to many activities, such as musical performances, wedding parades, and baptisms.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref>
The church tower is under renovation since 25 April 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Lake
[edit]The Ringe Sø is a popular attraction in the town.<ref name=":1" /> It is a shallow lake home to numerous species, such as the Red-necked grebe, Eurasian coot, Common moorhen, Mallard, and Greylag goose.<ref name=":1" />
After the last glacial period ended, a glacier from Munen melted and formed the lake.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Notable people
[edit]- Jens Laursøn Emborg (born 1876 in Ringe – 1957) an organist and composer
- Erik Eriksen (born 1902 in Brangstrup – 1972) 15th Prime Minister of Denmark, 1950–1953
- Aksel Bender Madsen (born 1916 in Ringe – 2000) a Danish modern furniture designer
- Egon Madsen (born 1942) dancer
- Henriette Bonde-Hansen (born 1963 in Rudme) a Danish operatic soprano
- Anne Sofie Madsen (born 1979 in Ringe) an avant-garde fashion designer
Sport
[edit]- Johannes Gandil (born 1873 in Ringe – 1956) an amateur footballer, team silver medallist at the 1908 Summer Olympics
- Palle Lykke (born 1936 in Ringe – 2013) a cyclist, competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
- Thierry Tribondeau (born 1962 in Ringe) a French bobsledder
- Ann Spejlsgaard (born 1978 in Ringe) a sport shooter, selected for the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Niclas Kirkeløkke (born 1994 in Ringe) a handball player
References
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