Odense of the past
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In Odense, the link with the Viking age is clear and even the city name, which translates to ‘Odin’s shrine,’ tells us that the locals worshipped Odin, the king of the Norse Gods. In 1086 the last Danish Viking King, Canute IV, was killed in Odense, another important event in the collective Danish history. The Viking ring forts are a testament to the Vikings and their highly developed technical expertise and organisational skills. Despite being hidden underground, the ring fort in Odense is made visible through a digital art installation, as part of Nonnebakken. The four other Danish ring forts are set to be awarded UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status at the end of September. Furthermore, at the city’s cultural-historical museum, Møntergården, visitors can explore the history of Odense, from the Viking age until today. Møntergården consists of a modern building with exhibitions as well as listed buildings.
Find out more via: https://www.visitodense.com/tourist/what-do/time-travelling/feel-presence-history-odense - STIT Type
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