Asperup Church
Asperup Church on Funen is a 12th-century Romanesque church, later expanded in Gothic style. It is known for medieval wall paintings, rich furnishings, and notable sculptures.
Description
Asperup Church is a 12th-century church located in the village of Asperup on western Funen, southwest of Båring. In the Middle Ages it was dedicated to Our Lady. The Romanesque nave and chancel were built around 1180 from granite ashlar, originally with an apse that was later removed when the chancel was extended eastward in the late Middle Ages.
In the Late Gothic period, a tower and porch were added, along with vaults inside the church. The interior features 15th-century wall paintings of the Last Judgement, showing Christ seated on the rainbow. The church contains a richly decorated altarpiece from around 1650, a pulpit from 1580, and several important medieval sculptures, including a crucifix group from Claus Berg’s workshop and a 14th-century Madonna.
The Romanesque granite baptismal font is decorated with acanthus vines and mythical creatures, reflecting the church’s medieval origins.
Address
Kirkestræde 14, Asperup, Denmark
Established
c. 1180