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Køge
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Køge is a pretty town that, if not worth a special visit, offers a pleasant diversion if you're
passing through on your way to Bornholm (by ferry), Stevns Klint, or the south islands.
The one-time medieval trading centre retains a photogenic core of cobbled streets
flanked by Denmark's best-preserved 17th- and 18th-century buildings. At its heart is Tor-
vet, the nation's largest square.
You'll find narrow beaches along the bay to the north and south of town, although you'll
need to ignore the somewhat industrial backdrop of the modern commercial harbour.
In 1677 a vital naval engagement was fought in the waters off Køge. Known as the
Battle of Køge Bay, it made a legend of Danish admiral Niels Juel, who resoundingly de-
feated the attacking Swedish navy.
