Hover Church

Vejle, Denmark

Hover Church dates from the 12th century and it has been enlarged and restored several times. The bell tower dates from1866. The church was owned over 200 years by Lerbæk manor.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Iren Schlenzig (2 years ago)
Fantastic... wow effect in an old church
Grace Corell (2 years ago)
En fantastisk oplevelse til julegudstjeneste. Meget levende for børnefamilier
Torben Solhøj (3 years ago)
Cozy little church in beautiful surroundings. Neat and well-kept cemetery
Elsebeth Sandbeck (4 years ago)
Cute little ⛪ church in the country
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