Nyborg Church

Nyborg, Denmark

Nyborg church or Church of Our Lady was built between 1388–1428 and was dedicated to Jesus' mother, Mary, on the opening during Pentecost 1428. The crucifix is the only piece of inventory in the church, which is preserved from the original layout at the inauguration in 1428. The Gothic crucifix is decorated with small leaves, symbolizing the crucifix as a tree of life.

Address

Gammel Torv 1, Nyborg, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1388-1428
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

BJ (3 years ago)
A very beautiful church probably one of the prettiest I have seen in Denmark.

Verónica Trujillo (3 years ago)
Nice my visit for this placer.

Verónica T (3 years ago)
Nice my visit for this placer.

Steen Thorsen (3 years ago)
Flot kirke med spændende historie

Laura Rasmussen (4 years ago)
Ok

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