Slagelse is a town in east Denmark, located in Slagelse municipality on the island of Zealand. It is located about 100 km (62 miles) south-west of Copenhagen. The population is 31,879 (January 1, 2008).
Hans Christian Andersen studied in the grammar school in this city for a few years but described it as a "nuisance". In the 11th century it had a mint and was an important trading center. The city has an 11th-century church, and nearby is (Trelleborg), a Viking fortress.
Slagelse is twinned with Aberdare, Wales and Stargard Szczeciński, Poland.
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