Bishop's Square — Attraction in Aarhus Municipality

It is a wide, open square with plenty of room to roam on the cobbled ground or take advantage of shade from the trees along the southern wall. The square was renovated in 2016 to create a public space that is used for concerts and gatherings. Prior to this, the square was used as a parking lot. However, it holds a much more important a place in the history of Aarhus. In the late first century, Bishop's Square was a pagan burial site. Later, it was the seat of the Diocese of Aarhus. Aarhus Cathedral was built near the burial site, which turned the area into a spot that was largely dominated by the clergy. The land was purchased by the city of Aarhus in 1881. An archaeological dig of the site in the 1960s uncovered many items from the Viking Age and they are now displayed in the Viking Museum...

Bishop's Square is right at the site of the cathedral in the centre of Aarhus. It is a big place in between the theatre, the walking street and the cathedral. Walk around the cathedral, and you find historic artefacts. You are here close to the museum about the German occupation under WW 2. The square is a nice place to sit and enjoy the peace and views. The cathedral is an interesting visit because of its history, beautiful paintings, and...

Big square in front of the Aarhus theater. From the other side of the square - Aarhus Cathedral. On the square there is a Teater Bodega restaurant with amazing Danish cuisine. Located near the Sankt Clemens bridge with nice...