Absalon, Bronze equestrian statue at Højbro Plads, Denmark.
The statue depicts Bishop Absalon mounted on a rearing horse, wearing mail armor and a helmet while holding an axe in his right hand.
The sculpture was unveiled in 1902 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Bishop Absalon's death, who established Copenhagen's first fortification in the 12th century.
The granite plinth features inscriptions praising Absalon's character, along with decorative elements including fish symbolizing the importance of herring fishing to medieval Copenhagen.
The monument stands in central Copenhagen, facing Christiansborg Palace, where Absalon's original castle once stood during the city's early development.
The red brick pedestal includes a coat of arms with crossed Keys of Heaven and a rose cross, representing Absalon's role as Bishop of Roskilde.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1902
Creator: Vilhelm Bissen, Martin Nyrop
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 55.67797,12.57998
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:10
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