Aarhus C
| Aarhus C | |
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| City | Aarhus |
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| • Total | c. 55,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Aarhusianer (English: Aarhusian) |
| Postal code | 8000 |
Aarhus C is a postal district in the city of Aarhus, Denmark, consisting of the Inner city, Vesterbro, University of Aarhus, Frederiksbjerg, Langenæs and Aarhus Ø, with postal code 8000. The district is commonly defined as the area enclosed by the ring road of Ring 1 (also referred to as Ringgaden), and in the west by the shoreline.
Aarhus C is an abbreviation of Aarhus Centrum, which means "the centre of Aarhus" and is home to around 55,000 citizens.
Is the oldest part of Aarhus and was where the city originated, and is therefore known as the city's historical center. It is characterized by narrow, winding, cobbled streets and many small shops and a large part of the area is carfree and has been pedestrianised. The square of Store Torv in front of the cathedral forms a natural centre of the pedestrian zone. The main walking route through Midtbyen, is the long pedestrian street of Strøget, which runs from the cathedral to the central train station. Apart from the small boutiques, Midtbyen also presents large department stores and the shopping centre Bruun's Galleri with 93 stores. The main routes by car in Midtbyen, are via one of the three roads, Nørre Allé, Vestre Allé and Søndre Allé.
This part should not be confused with Vesterbro in the capital, Copenhagen. Aarhus' Vesterbro is newer than Midtbyen, and was originally the western entrance to the town, which is why there are street names such as Vesterport, literally meaning Western-gate. The main square of Vesterbro Torv, used to be a market square for pigs and other animals in the 1880s. Now it is the busiest junction in Vesterbro. Half a mile west of Vesterbro Torv, is one of the city's most famous landmark, Den Gamle By, located within Aarhus Botanical Gardens. Right next to Den Gamle By, is the now defunct Ceres Brewery from 1856. The site of the old brewery is currently being transformed and rebuild into a new neighbourhood of Vesterbro, presenting educational institutions, residential apartments, offices and businesses.
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