Jørlunde Church

Slangerup, Denmark

Jørlunde church is an early medieval church situated in Jørlunde, built by Skjalm Hvide around the year 1085. The church is richly decorated inside with frescos dating back to the middle of the 12th century created by the so called Jørlunde workshop.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Bygaden 26A, Slangerup, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1085
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Bjarne Paaske Frederiksen (2 years ago)
My ancestry goes back to here in the 18th century - exciting!

Claus Piper (3 years ago)
It is the church of my youth, where I am confirmed, and my father is bisat from. In my childhood, until my voice went into transition, I was a member of the church choir.

maybritt lilja (3 years ago)
It was our church. It is not. More ?

Lars Friis-Andersen (3 years ago)
Nice church

Dagny Andersen (4 years ago)
Nothing with the church to do but the cemetery penetrates much for a gardener. Try to see Fr.sund cemetery.?

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