Kliplev Church

Aabenraa, Denmark

Kliplev Church was church was built in the 15th century and early 16th century to the site of older Romanesque church. The rebuilding took place because the church was a pilgrimage church and the old building got too small. It was torn down and a new one has been built around 1450, now in the Gothic style. The bell tower, from approximately 1300, is on of the oldest bell towers in Denmark.

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Præstevænget 1A, Aabenraa, Denmark
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Founded: c. 1450
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Denmark)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Кузнецов Дмитрий (3 years ago)
Ancient building
Edel Solvej Nissen (3 years ago)
It was a positive experience with both confirmands and pastor and aide at the church.
Edel Solvej Nissen (3 years ago)
It was a positive experience with both confirmands and pastor and aide at the church.
Helle Due (3 years ago)
Lovely Confirmation
Helle Due (3 years ago)
Lovely Confirmation
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