Sagnlandet Lejre, Lejre

Name: Sagnlandet Lejre
Address: Slangealleen 2, Lejre, 4320, Denmark
Telephone: +45 46 48 08 78

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Land of Legends, Centre for Historical-Archaeological Research and Communication is a 106-acre archaeological open-air museum situated in the Lejre Municipality, few kilometres west of Roskilde, Denmark. ()

Alternative names: Area: 93.9 acres (0.1467 mi²)Elevation: 174 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°36'55"N, 11°56'35"E

Address

Slangealleen 2Lejre 4320 Denmark

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+45 46 48 08 78

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Sagnlandet Lejre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roskilde Cathedral, Sankt Laurentii Church Tower, Ledreborg, Sankt Jørgensbjerg Kirke.

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