Bornholm (Rønne), Denmark --May 20
Founded as a fishing community on the Danish island of Bornholm around the year 1000, the village of Rønne has played an important role in the maritime trade of the Baltics. Germans, Swedes and Soviets variously overtook the island throughout its history.
Today, Rønne is home to celebrated and talented artisans who uphold a long tradition of glassblowing and, more famously, of crafting long-case grandfather clocks. In the 1840s, some 2,000 of the latter were produced every year.
Along Laksegade and Storegade streets, historic cobblestone lanes and the low-timbered, red roofed houses of merchants exude the Rønne of yesterday.
It was relaxing touring the island and visiting the fortress.
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