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The house dates to 1627 and built in a Dutch Renaissance style. We were on a tour, you will see and... read more

Reviewed 16 July 2019
Brian B
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Peoria, Arizona
Fascinating building

Great story about the building and the sculptures on it. Could spend ages looking it over, always... read more

Reviewed 2 July 2019
KarenFredBen
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Toronto, Canada
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And, yes, it is very special and old, and the history is astounding. But if you just walk around Aalborg, you may hardly notice it, because there is NO indication that this is a tourist attraction (some places mention this as the number one tourist...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed 16 July 2019

The house dates to 1627 and built in a Dutch Renaissance style. We were on a tour, you will see and hear the story of Jens Bang's the chemist. Period pieces of furniture and his tools. Tours at the house are in Danish. There are...More

Date of experience: July 2019
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Reviewed 2 July 2019 via mobile

Great story about the building and the sculptures on it. Could spend ages looking it over, always seeing something different. Central area with good restaurants and shops.

Date of experience: June 2019
Thank KarenFredBen
Reviewed 26 June 2019

a landmark in Aalborg, an old building form the 17Th century. It is woth to see it and take photos. In old town.

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank fulmen
Reviewed 18 June 2019

We read about Jens Bang's house in Aalborg tour guidebooks. So we knew what to expect: It's an old building. It has some interesting architecture, and it dates to the 17th century. Otherwise, there's absolutely nothing noteworthy about it. Feel free to check it out...More

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank radx4
Reviewed 11 May 2019 via mobile

Very endearing on the eye and displaying great architecture, Jens Bang's House is a Renaissance building found along Østerågade in Aalborg. Great for photograph opportunities although shame about the small amount of scaffolding seen to the front during our visit.

Date of experience: May 2019
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Reviewed 26 December 2018

The trader who dreamed to built the most beautiful house in the town...did succeed in his vision. Astonishing building. Impossible to resist taking a photo of it!

Date of experience: December 2018
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Reviewed 24 September 2018 via mobile

We took the time to view the exterior of the Stenhus. According to our guide, it was built by a wealthy merchant who wanted to have the most beautiful house in town, and it still wins that prize. Part of the first floor has been...More

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank SAinPA
Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile

This entire town centre is fasinating and this building is one of the beautiful buildings there. We we're on a tour and the guide stopped and explained the significance of this building. Lots of beautiful buildings to see.

Date of experience: August 2018
Thank guy d
Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile

We stopped at this nice house on the way to the old town, built by Jens Bang's a wealthy trader built this house. The house has a nice facade worth the time to stop & take photos.

Date of experience: June 2018
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