The third largest city in Denmark is Odense. The city is located in the central part of the country and is the administrative center of the district of Funen. Odense is located on the island of Funen, on the Odense River, which makes the city a port and center of the shipbuilding and heavy metallurgical industries. Odense is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. It was founded in 988 and takes its name from Odin, the supreme god in Norse mythology.

An interesting fact from the city's autobiography is the fact that it was the hometown of the famous writer, poet and storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. His birthplace is now a museum visited annually by many tourists.

Other attractions in Odense include St. Knut's Cathedral, where the saint's coffin is on display for pilgrimage, the Funen Village Museum, the Railroad Museum, the Andersen Museum, and the Carl Nielsen Museum.

Another Odense attraction that draws visitors to the city is its zoo. It is one of the largest zoos in the country, welcoming over 420,000 animal lovers annually. Odense has a vibrant life that is peppered with numerous festivals throughout the year, the most popular among them being Andersen Days.

In the surroundings of Odense, one of the interesting sights is the ancient Egeskew Castle.

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