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Odense
Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. It is the third largest city in the country over all. As of 2013, the city had a population of 170,327, and the total population of the Odense Municipality was 193,641.
Key Facts about Odense
Sankt Knuds Kirke:
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- Odense is a city on the Danish island of Funen.
- Odense is the largest city on Funen, and the third largest
city in Denmark as a whole.
- As of 2013,
the city of Odense had a population of 170,327, and the total population of the municipality was 193,641.
- The name Odense derives from the god Odin of Norse mythology, and vé which means "shrine"
- thus Odense means "Odin's shrine".
- The most famous landmark in Odense, was between
1935
and
1944,
the Odinstårnet (the "Odin Tower"). When the tower was constructed
in 1935,
it was, at 581 feet (177 meters) tall, the second tallest tower in Europe
after the
Eiffel Tower.
Unfortunately, it was blown-up in 1944 by
a Danish Nazi group, and has never been rebuilt.
- Today, the most popular tourist attraction in Odense is Odense Zoo.
Attractions and Places of Interest in Odense
Attractions and places of interest in Odense include:
Weather in Odense
Odense, like the rest of Denmark, has an oceanic climate, moderated by the Gulf Stream which brings warm water across the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico.
There moderate precipitation throughout the year, with the heaviest rain occurring between July and September. From December to March, temperatures are often around freezing point, and there is a chance of snow as well as rain.
For current weather information, we recommend:
Books about Odense
Here are some books about Odense:
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