Felsted Church

Aabenraa, Denmark

Felsted Church was originally built in the 13th century and the rare wooden bell-tower is dated 1769. The altarpiece is Gothic triptych from 1430. The pulpit dates from 1808.

Address

Kirkevej 17, Aabenraa, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1250
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Christiansen Brian (10 months ago)
Beautiful old church

morty jesss (10 months ago)
Flock of cemetery that has just been looked after and cared for .. this is rarely seen, unfortunately. But really nice church and not while a really nice cemetery.

Susanne Hokkerup (13 months ago)
Nice and well-kept cemetery

Helge Lassen Holm (13 months ago)
Small beautiful church

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