El Raval in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Hans Christian Andersen
(Odense 1805 - Copenhaguen 1875)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
1. Hans Christian Andersen Marker
(Catalan:)
Va viure des d'aquest hotel
la inundació de la Rambla
el 15 de setembre de 1862
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Danish writer
He stayed at this hotel during the flood of the Rambla (i.e., this street) on September 15th, 1862.
Erected by Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1862.
Location. 41° 22.787′ N, 2° 10.452′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in El Raval. Marker is on Rambla dels Caputxins, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rambla dels Caputxins, 45, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pere Pruna (within shouting distance of this marker); Sociedad de Atracción de Forasteros (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederic Chopin (about 90 meters away); Tablao Flamenco Cordobes (about 90
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Also see . . . Hans Christian Andersen (Wikipedia). Wikipedia entry:
"Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his fairy stories. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories express themes that transcend age and nationality." (Submitted on October 2, 2019.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
2. Hans Christian Andersen Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the entrance to the Hotel Oriente.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
