Old Nuuk (Kolonihavnen)

Nuuk’s Colonial Beginnings

This neighborhood includes Nuuk Cathedral, the Egede statue, and 18th-century trade houses. It’s where the city was founded and still retains its colonial character with scenic harbor views.

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