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Old precinct of Odense, Funen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

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Overview

Pronounced o-thn-se (or ohn-se if you're local), Funen's millennium-old hub is Denmark's third-biggest city, a buzzing place undergoing a very major revamp. The birthplace of fairy-tale writer extraordinaire Hans Christian Andersen, there’s a profusion of Andersen-related attractions, including museums, a children's centre and sculptures interpreting his most famous stories. Even the lights at pedestrian crossings feature Andersen in silhouette.


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A new fairytale-inspired Hans Christian Andersen museum has opened in Denmark

Apr 11, 2022 • 3 min read

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