Skanderup Church

Kolding, Denmark

Skanderup Church was built probably around 1200 and is mentioned first time in 1280. The church contains a number of monuments, epitaphs and some magnificent Baroque style oak wood carvings, also produced in the workshop of Peter Jensen Kolding.

Address

Kirkebyen 1, Kolding, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1200
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

Sus Reffstrup (8 months ago)
Super nice cemetery, the world's best graves as.always keep it so nice

Jens Oluf Nielsen (2 years ago)
ok

Jasmin riis (2 years ago)
Beautiful church and lovely surroundings

Rasmus Wadskjær (3 years ago)
Martin is a good priest and it is a nice church with ok hi-fi equipment. There is sometimes food and other fun.

Henning Hørup (3 years ago)
Attended a beautiful christening girl. The church has stunningly beautiful surroundings.

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