Odense, the city of Denmark is the capital of the island of Funen. It is one of the oldest cities of Denmark and had celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 1988. Being the third largest city in the country, it is the seat of both Odense municipality and Funen County.
Area & Location:Lies close to Odense Fjord on the Odense River, Odense is located at 55.3949° Latitude North and 10.392° Longitude East. The city has a population of 145, 554.
Tourist Attractions: The city known for its historical and cultural architectures invite thousands of tourists to its soil every year.
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Transportation: The Great Belt Bridge connects two Danish islands-Zealand and Funen. A railway line that passes through the city links it with other regions. The city, one of the best-developed cities for cyclists, use bicycles for transportation which are safe, fast and has speedometers. Inter-city train, bus and cars are used to transport public. Odense airport, a small airport serves the city.
Hotels:The city offers a number of hotels to its customers. These hotels provide all modern amenities to its guests and also serve lip-smacking dishes catering to their needs at nominal price. Hotel Ansgar, Hotel Domir, Best Western Hotel Knudsens Gaard, Clarion Hotel Plaza, Tulip Inn City Hotel Odense, Scandic Odense South, Comfort Hotel Windsor, Naesbylund Kro Hotel, Radisson SAS Hotel - H C Andersen, First Grand Hotel Odense and Odense Congress Center are the preferable hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction:Saint Canute's Cathedral, Church of St. Alban's- a wooden church, Saint Knud's Cathedral which is made of bricks in pure Gothic style, Odense Palace erected by King Frederick IV are the architectural landmarks of the city. The city has many museums that tell the story of the city that dates back to its origin. 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 and Danish Railway Museum are the historical landmarks that represent the city.
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