Author Hans Christian Andersen is a very important part of Danish culture, and his fairytales are known worldwide.
Around Copenhagen, you will find many statues of the world-famous author and poets.
At Copenhagen City Hall Square, facing H.C. Andersens Boulevard features a statue of Hans Christian Andersen who sits with a book.
The bronze statue is made of Henry Luckow-Nielsen and was erected in 1965.
The statue of H. C. Andersen at the City Hall Square
The statue of H. C. Andersen at the City Hall Square
Rådhuspladsen
1550 København V
Photo: Martin Heiberg
