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.svg)  Gudme Location in Region of Southern Denmark Show map of Region of Southern Denmark Gudme Gudme (Denmark) Show map of Denmark | |
| Coordinates:55°08′58″N10°42′17″E / 55.14944°N 10.70472°E /55.14944; 10.70472 | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Southern Denmark |
| Municipality | Svendborg Municipality |
| Population (2024)[1] | 925 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Gudme is a town in central Denmark with a population of 925 (1 January 2024),[1] located inSvendborg municipality on the island ofFunen inRegion of Southern Denmark. Until 1 January 2007, it was the site of the municipal council of the now formerGudme municipality.
Gudme was an important site during theIron Age. Numerous archeological finds dating from the 3rd to the 6th century have been made here; they include large amounts of gold treasure and the remains of what is assumed to have been a royal palace.[2]Bracteates were produced at the site during that period, indicating ashamanic culture in Gudme.[3] The name of the town means "gods' home", leading to the assumption that it was an important religious site as well.[4]
Gudme is most famous for itshandball team,GOG Gudme, which is one of the most successful teams ever in Denmark.[citation needed]
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