Aarhus Cathedral is a Church of Denmark cathedral that was previously a part of the Roman Catholic church. The Gothic and Romanesque cathedral was completed in 1300 and dedicated to Saint Clement, the patron saint of sailors.

Construction of the church started around 1190. It was built around Saint Clement's church, a timber church built in 1102. The Romanesque architectural style included half-rounded arches, a flat timber ceiling and four chapels.

The cathedral suffered great damage in 1330 when a fire burned much of Aarhus. It was abandoned until 1449 when it was renovated and enlarged. The new design of the church used Gothic vaulting with high windows and a lengthened nave. It is now both the tallest and longest church in Denmark at 305 feet long and 315 feet high. The current, 314-foot tower was built in 1931.

There are more frescoes in Aarhus Cathedral than in any church in the country. They were painted between 1470 and 1520. Likewise, the painting of Saint Christopher and Saint Clement are the tallest in Denmark. The cathedral's one stained glass window was created by Emanuel Vigeland in 1926. At almost 46-feet tall, it is the largest stained glass window in Denmark.

River Boulevard is both a street and a promenade that runs along the Aarhus River. The street runs east to west from Vester Alle to Europaplads. At 975 meters (nearly 3200 feet) long, it is a popular thoroughfare used by pedestrians.

The history of River Boulevard dates to 1477. King Christian I allowed the development of the area near the river. Homes were built and later, in 1674, the alley that ran along the street was widened. River Boulevard itself was built in stages from 1898 to 1934.

A portion of the Aarhus River was briefly paved to provide room for a wider street and parking. Work to uncover the river began in 2005 and was completed in 2015. A new recreational space was created to celebrate the reopening of the river.

The eastern area of River Boulevard is the most popular for locals and visitors. This section of River Boulevard has a large number of bars and cafes with outdoor seating.

The Mill Path is a historic street in Aarhus. It is a cobblestone street with buildings constructed between 1870 and 1885. However, the street itself has been used in Aarhus since the 13th century.

The name "Mill Path" refers to the Aarhus Mill, which was first mentioned in 1289. The mill was located where the former Aarhus Main Library now stands at the western end of the street.

Sadly, the beautiful homes built in the late 19th century mostly fell into disrepair by 1925. The healthy soil that created an excellent basis for farmland because marshy and tenants were unable to maintain upkeep of the homes. Most of the street remained uninhabitable through 1960 when a renovation plan for the street was put together.

Students and artists moved into the neighborhood during the late 20th century. They painted many of the homes in bright colors, giving it the charm that is seen today. Renovations on the street led to many buildings being removed and replaced with modern structures. What is left is interesting architecture that is a favorite among the visitors to Aarhus.

The Old Town Open-Air Museum in Aarhus was the world's first open-air museum of its kind when it opened in 1914. It focuses on the culture of the town with more than 75 historical buildings decorated in historical style and displaying exhibits of permanent and revolving themes.

The buildings in the Old Town Open-Air Museum cover a wide swath of time. Some were constructed in 1550 while others weren't built until the late-19th century. The buildings were brought in from all over the country and placed in the botanical gardens for the purpose of opening this museum.

Buildings located in the open-air museum include workshops, grocers, shops, historical gardens, a post office, a customs office, a school and a theatre. Museum staff work in historic roles like merchants and blacksmiths.

There are five permanent exhibits in the museum. These include the Danish Clock Museum, the Toy Museum, the Textile Museum, a pottery exhibit and a silverware exhibit. Old Town Open-Air Museum also offers a bakery, a bookstore, diners and cafes.

Aarhus City Hall was completed in 1941 from a design by architects Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller. It was designed to replace the Old City Hall, built in 1857, which is now home to the Museum of Women's History.

The building includes a 196-foot tall tower and a tower clock with a face that is almost 23-feet wide. The city hall is made with concrete plated with grey marble imported from Porsgrunn in Norway. Architectural details are completed on the exterior in copper that has since been covered in verdigris.

The entrance of the Aarhus City Hall is in the City Hall Park. The park includes a cobbled plaza and an avenue lined in linden trees. City Hall Square offers a fountain and a sculpture known as Ceres Bronden.

The interior of the city hall has oak parquet floors, patterned ceramic tiles, glass walls and a large number of brass and bronze accents. Visitors can take guided tours inside the city hall on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Salling is a department store in Aarhus. Customers can purchase clothing, household goods, beauty supplies, shoes, toys and more. However, many of the visitors to Salling arrive not to shop but to see the spectacular rooftop.

The Salling Rooftop is located atop the department store. It has a glass roof with a 360-degree, panoramic view of the city. The interior of the rooftop offers regular special events and entertainment. It is a popular dining spot and a place to get a cocktail or cup of coffee.

Along with the Salling Rooftop, Salling is now offering the Rooftop Garden. The garden is a combination of trees, plants and works of art.

The Salling Skywalk extends out from the Rooftop. It is a glass walkway that is 88 feet above street level. Both the Rooftop and the Skywalk are open from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekends and from 10 AM to 8 PM on weekends.

The Aarhus Custom House stands as a notable architectural landmark on the harbor front of Aarhus. Completed in 1898 and designed by the esteemed royal building inspector Hack Kampmann, this building is often celebrated as one of his finest creations. Kampmann's influence on Aarhus is significant, with other notable designs in the city including the Marselisborg Palace and Aarhus Teater.

Originally built between 1895 and 1897 to serve the Danish state, the Aarhus Custom House is the fourth customs building in the city's history. Its predecessors included structures strategically placed along the Aarhus Å and near the city's port to facilitate maritime and customs activities. Kampmann's design marked a new era, situating the building in a prime location to oversee the bustling harbor area.

The architectural style of the Aarhus Custom House is predominantly National Romanticism, a style that emphasizes folk elements and national identity, which was quite popular in Scandinavia at the turn of the 20th century. After serving its initial purpose until the mid-1990s, the building saw various uses, including a period when it hosted the architecture school and served as a student hostel. In 2004, the Tækker Group acquired the building, undertaking extensive renovations in collaboration with cultural authorities to preserve the distinct Kampmann style. Today, it houses a restaurant, continuing to serve a communal role in Aarhus.

Located in the central part of the city, the Aarhus Custom House not only stands as a testament to the architectural heritage of Hack Kampmann but also symbolizes the historical evolution of civic and commercial life in Aarhus. The preservation and adaptive reuse of this historic building demonstrate a commitment to maintaining cultural heritage while adapting to contemporary uses.