Odense Ages. After a period of decline, large-scale plans for development were made during the 18th century, which led to the rebuilding of Odense Palace and the building of a canal to the Port of Odense, facilitating trade. In 1865, one of the largest railway terminals in Denmark was built, further increasing the population and commerce, and by 1900, Odense had reached a population of 35,000. Odense's Odinstårnet was one of the tallest towers in Europe when built in 1935 but was destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. The University of Southern Denmark was established in 1966. In the
Odense Boldklub in European football Odense Boldklub in European football This is the overview of Odense Boldklub's matches in European football. ---- "Odense won 7–0 on aggregate." ---- "Villarreal won 5–0 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–1 on aggregate." "Odense won 2–2 on aggregate and away goal." ---- "Odense won 6–1 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–2 on aggregate." Group D "Odense won 5–0 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–1 on aggregate." "Sparta Prague won 4–3 after penalty shootout." ---- "Odense won 4–1 on aggregate." "Aston Villa won 3–2 on aggregate." "Odense won 7–3 on aggregate." "Genoa won 4–2 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–3 on aggregate."