This past weekend I visited the city of Odense, on the island of Funen, where Hans Christian Ansersen was born, and lived until he was 14 when he moved to Copenhagen. I am taking a class all about his life and his fairytales which I am enjoying a lot! On the trip we visited a manor house, a castle, the HC Andersen Museum as well as taking a walking tour around the city of Odense in his footsteps.
Valdemar's Slot
Valdemar's Slot is a Manor House that was built in the mid 1600s by Christian IV as a palace for his son Valdemar. In 1670 the palace was given to Admiral Neils Juel because he had saved it from destruction at the hands of the Sweedish. The house still belongs to the Juel family, but they have converted most of it into a museum with rooms laid as they were in the 18th and 19th century.
Egeskov Slot and Gardens
Egeskov Slot is the best preserved Renaissance water castle. It was built in 1554, and according to legend took an entire forest of oak trees to build its foundation, hence the name Egeskov which means "oak forest"
City of Odense
The house where HC Andersen was born. He lived here with his mother, father, and grandmother as well as two or three other families.
The "poor school" that Andersen attended as a child.
The house where Andersen grew up.
The church where he was baptized.
The church where Andersen was confirmed. His parents were also married here and his father's funeral was held here.
How interesting and educational. You must be having a blast! Love the architecture. Greetings from RI!!!
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