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Gefion Fountain

Churchillparken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Ranked #16 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Fountains, Monuments/ Statues
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Bergen, Norway
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Very nice fountain, it's better to visit on a sunny day when one can visit the area around it. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

spectacular! this is on your way if you are walking to the little mermaid and worth going to. More

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The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Near the St.Alban's Anglican Church the fountain is definitely a highpoint. From there you can walk along the haven to the Little Mermaid. More

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Plymouth, Devon
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201 reviews 201 reviews
Reviews in 127 cities Reviews in 127 cities
240 helpful votes 240 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

...so can it really justify a review? I guess so if it makes others want to discover the story behind it. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Well, Gefion is a goddess who supposedly plowed the island of Sealand out of Sweden. I think it is a nice fountain and near the harbor where tourists come to see the much less impressive little mermaid. Kids love to walk along the edge. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Depicts the creaton of the island of Zealand when Gefion turned her sons into Oxen and could take all the land she could plough in 1 day. Incredible statues and water cascading. Even from the bull's noses!! Must visit and will re-visit. More

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HelsingørDenmark
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Lots of water falling down towards you, the Asagod Thor driving his oxes on top of the fall. You will pass it on your way to the little mermaid. A greate experience. More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This multi-story fountain is close to the Little Mermaid statue and beside a beautiful church. The area it's located in is perfect for walking and relaxing, with the citadel area close by and lots of greenery around. More

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Lund, Sweden
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I'm not sure why, but I really love this fountain. Especially since it's so close to the picturesque Kastellet (and Little Mermaid) More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I was so happy to find this fountain again, after having seen it more than twenty years earlier. During these past twenty years, I have had vivid pictures in my mind of the fountain with the oxen and the spraying water. More

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