Hans Egede House, Nuuk
Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary and 'Apostle of Greenland' Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728.
Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary and 'Apostle of Greenland' Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728. The yellow stone house with green picket fence which he built the same year is the oldest extant house in the country, and was also used as the residence of the Prime Minister. Today it is used for official government receptions. The quaint house is a tourist landmark, and has a vegetable garden.
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About Hans Egede House
Hans Egedesvej 78, Nuuk 3900, Greenland
Hans Egede House and Nearby Sights on Map
Nuuk Cathedral
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Katuaq Cultural Centre
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