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H.C. Andersen Statue

Raadhuspladsen 1, Copenhagen 1550, Denmark
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As featured in Copenhagen for free
Ranked #83 of 183 attractions in Copenhagen
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Children's author Hans Christian Andersen, known as H.C. in Denmark, has been immortalized next to Copenhagen's City Hall. He's holding a book and... more » Owner description: Children's author Hans Christian Andersen, known as H.C. in Denmark, has been immortalized next to Copenhagen's City Hall. He's holding a book and cane and has a well-worn lap from all the children (of all ages) who have sat on his knees. « less
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Is it just me living here or is the statue of HC Anders misplaced. It is sort of tucked away in a corner on a noisy street. Give the man the credit and place the statue in the middle of the Town Hall Square - in stead of the miserable Peruvians destroying all possible good wibes on the square with... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013 via mobile

This oversized statue is one of the favorite places to take a picture and move on. The good thing is that it is there to be enjoyed. My daughter climbed on Andersen's knee and we made a sweet photo. If you happen to pass this statue by, go on climb up and sit on his knees, imagine you're little again... More

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Trondheim, Norway
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Not terribly exciting. But its right near the Central Station and Tivoli, so you don't have to go completely out of the way to see it if you want to take a few snaps.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

sits.Waiting for tourists to get the picyure......so do it and think about all the saga,stories coming from this man originated from Odense on Funen

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

This makes a popular location for a photo shoot with the statue of the famous children story writer which most tourists hav fond memories. Located just adjacent to the City Hall and across the street overlooking Tivoli, it has become a symbol of the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

He sits not far from Tivoli's Entrance, with his sad face under a high hat, Mostly the statue is green, except the author's lap it is polished golden by all the kids that have peen photographed with him.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Beautiful old statue of the danish author H.C. Andersen. Situated next to the city hall and town square of Copenhnagen.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

It is over course nice to have walked by the statue of H C Andersen, but I am not sure that walking extra steps for seeing it would have been worth it. It is a fairly "ordinary" statue in bronze and it won't take your breath away. Sure, if you are a HC Andersen fan it migth be worth it.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Take a picture with a statue of the author of several children stories on your way to the tivoli gardens

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

I had to see & take pictures with my favortie fairy tales' author. So did many people. Come early in the morning, when the crouds are not insane. Great location! Bought a mini statue for my desk :)

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