The statue of Hans Christian Andersen is located in New York City's Central Park, west of Conservatory Water, at 74th Street near Fifth Avenue.
The sculpture was designed to be climbed on, which makes it popular with kids. The statue includes a duck gazing up at Hans Christian Andersen who is holding an open book with opening lines of The Ugly Duckling.
In the summer months, visitors gather around the statue for storytelling, featuring Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tales, such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Another popular statue, Alice in Wonderland, is located at the northern end of Conservatory Water. See in the Map
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Location: Central Park , Conservatory Water, 74th Street near Fifth Avenue, New York City , New York , United States ,
