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Havhesten (Sea Horse) Fountain, Munke Mose, Odense

Havhesten (Sea Horse) Fountain, Munke Mose, Odense

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Havhesten (Sea Horse) Fountain, Munke Mose, Odense

Name: Havhesten (Sea Horse) Fountain, Munke Mose, Odense
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Location: Odense, Southern Denmark, Denmark

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JR56

August 3, 2025

The "Havhesten" (Seahorse) is a famous sculpture and fountain in Odense. Located at the entrance to Munke Mose Park, directly on the banks of the Odense River (near the Slusebroen, or Lock Bridge), it depicts a powerful, snorting mythical creature with the upper body of a horse and a mermaid on its back. The sculpture is made of bronze.

Created by the Danish sculptor Carl Hugo Liisberg, the artwork was erected in 1939. The sculpture is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's play "Agnete and the Water Sprite," specifically by Agnete's lullaby, which was part of one of Andersen's more dramatic poems. The figure symbolizes the connection between humans and the mythical creatures of the water.

The sculpture is a popular attraction in Munke Mose and a distinctive landmark of the city.

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