Odense

Odense is the third largest city in Denmark with 145,554 inhabitants (Odense city 1st January 2004) and the capital of the island of Funen. It is the council site for both Odense municipality and Funen County.

Tourist attractions

Saint Knud's Cathedral, also known as Saint Canute's Cathedral, was formerly connected with the great Benedictine monastery of the same name, and is one of the largest and finest buildings of its kind in Denmark. It is constructed of brick in a pure Gothic style. Originally dating from 1081-1093, it was rebuilt in the 13th century. Under the altar lies Canute (Danish: Knud), the patron saint of Denmark, who had planned to conquer England from William of Normandy. He was slain in an insurrection at Odense in 1086. The bishop of Funen resides here.

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Saint Knud's Cathedral - Benedictine - 1081 - 1093 - 13th century - Canute - William of Normandy - 1086

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Kings John (Danish: Hans) and Christian II are also buried within the walls.

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John - Christian II

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Our Lady's Church, built in the 13th century and restored in 1851-1852 and again in 1864, contains a carved 16th century altarpiece by Claus Berg of Lübeck.

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Claus Berg - Lübeck

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Odense Palace was erected by King Frederick IV, who died there in 1730.

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Odense Palace - Frederick IV - 1730

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There is a theatre as well as a symphony orchestra, a zoo, and the Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby) which is an open air museum with old houses typical for Funen.

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Other attractions:

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• Odense City Museums
• Hans Christian Andersen Museum
• Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood home
• The Funen Village
• Carl Nielsen Museum
• Carl Nielsen's Childhood home
• Funen Art Museum
• City Museum Møntergården
• Odense Theatre
• Odense Fjord
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Saint Knud's Cathedral
• Saint Albani Church
• Vor Frue Church
• Saint Hans Church
• Odense Zoo
• Odense Central Library
• Odense Sportspark
• University of Southern Denmark previously known as Odense University
• Odense Symphony Orchestra
• Odense Music School
• Danish Railway Museum