Store Heddinge Church

Store Heddinge, Denmark

Store Heddinge Church was built circa 1200 at the same time when the town was established. It is dedicated to St. Catherine (Sankt Katharina).

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Kirketorvet 9, Store Heddinge, Denmark
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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Stevns Foto / v. J.Nielsen (9 months ago)
Super nice exciting church, with a great story
Why are we here Flip flop (2 years ago)
do they even serve bread?
Thor Ebbesen (2 years ago)
We went to church for confirmation. However, I could not see the pastor at the altar, because the benches are in the large octagonal room in the middle and I have no idea what the pastor said, because the sound from the pastor and the speakers was good enough .. But while sitting there, waiting for it all to be over, you can spend the time looking at the really nice vaults in the ceiling, which are made of wood. If one takes the time to examine the church and its history properly, then I am sure it can be a really exciting excursion.
Nicolaj Adriansen (4 years ago)
Your average danish church
Jan Erik Hansen (5 years ago)
Spændende og anderledes kirke, der er et besøg værd.
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