Odense Pride

The penitentiary of Odense was built in 1752 by the Danish King Frederik V. Along with three others in Copenhagen, Jutland and Southern Zealand, the four penitentiaries served as prison for the poor begging in the streets of the country. Living here as prisoners, they worked for the food and lodging and also waiting on the richer people in town on special occasions and banquets. H. C. Andersen used to visit as a child, and was very afraid of the people living there. It stopped serving as a prison towards the end of the 19th century, and today belongs to Odense city. It cannot be visited, but you can admire the beautiful yellow façade from the outside.