St Canute's Cathedral, Odense is a Gothic styled building which is one of the main historical attractions in Odense. Also known as Odense Domkirke and Sct Knuds Kirke, the St Canute's Cathedral is named after the Danish King Canute the Saint who was killed during a peasant revolt in 1086. Today the St Canute's Cathedral, Odense houses a few of his relics making the cathedral a storehouse of information.
Regarded as one of the popular tourist attractions in Odense, the St Canute's Cathedral dates back to the 13th Century though it was essentially built in 1095. Being one of the earliest Gothic architecturally styled buildings, the St Canute's Cathedral in Odense is famous for housing an impressive and unique altarpiece which dates back to the 18th Century and is said to be a creation of Claus Berg. Even if this fascinates the eyes of the tourists, the main highlight of this Protestant (Formerly Catholic) cathedral remains the reliquaries that contain the skeletons of King and Saint Knud and his brother Benedikt, who was also murdered by the peasants. The tour guides will explain the significance of the skeleton which has undergone tremendous forensic investigation.
The premises of the St Canute's Cathedral are surrounded by a lush green park which consists of few statues and figurines. The park also houses a statue of Hans Christian Anderson, Danish author and poet whose works include The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen.
The entry to the St Canute's Cathedral in Odense is free. The visiting timings differ from month to month therefore one must gather prior knowledge of it before planning a tour to St Canute's Cathedral. The timings are listed below:
- April to October: Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 05:00pm/ Sunday from 12:00pm to 05:00pm
- November to March: Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm / Sundays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
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