Aalborg
[key], city (2020 pop. 136,000), capital of Nordjylland co., N Denmark, on both sides of the
Limfjord; it is Denmark's fourth largest city. It is a major industrial, transportation, and
cultural center. Manufactures include cement, machinery, chemicals, liquor, ships, spitirs,
and textiles. Known in the 11th cent., Aalborg was chartered in 1342. Of note are the
Cathedral of St. Botolph (12th cent.), Aalborghus castle (early 16th cent.), and Aalborghallen
(1953), Scandinavia's largest conference and concert center. The city has two colleges. The
name also is spelled Ålborg.
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