ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST PLACES

At the announcement of its annual list 'World’s greatest places,' the American magazine TIME included one of Aarhus University's buildings - the Ole Rømer Observatory in Aarhus.

In Kongelunden near Aarhus stands a beautiful observatory where, for over 100 years, people have observed the night sky and engaged in astronomy. However, time has not passed unnoticed on the building, and in 2021-22, a number of foundations and associations together contributed DKK 17 million to the restoration of the Ole Rømer Observatory and the development of a Science Park. In March 2023, the observatory made it to TIME's list of attractions for 2023, along with several other sights in Aarhus.

Have a look at the entire list, and read the section about Aarhus here:

https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/

Read the press release, and find press photos here:

https://via.ritzau.dk/pressemeddelelse/13673868/ole-romer-observatoriet-pa-liste-over-verdens-bedste-steder?publisherId=13559836

The Ole Rømer Observatory reopened on 25 September 2023 after extensive restoration.

Read the press release, and find press photos here:

https://via.ritzau.dk/pressemeddelelse/13727420/stjerneregn-over-aarhus-observatorie-ved-hojlys-dag?publisherId=13559836"