St. Nicholas Church

Aabenraa, Denmark

St. Nicholas church was built probably between 1250-1300. It was dedicated to St. Nicholas about 1360. In the Middle Ages it was likely surrounded by a rampart outside of the town ramparts. The extremely ornamental altarpiece dates from 1642 and restored in 1989. The early Renaissance pulpit dates from 1565.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Melvin Bos (2 years ago)
Its good to see the small city of Flensburg. Its a peacefull place just to stay and see for 1 or 2 days when you drive by for vacation.
Hai Huynh (3 years ago)
Ancient heritage!
Fardin Sherzai (4 years ago)
Nice place
Nicola Dal Martello (4 years ago)
Beautiful building
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