Skrøbelev Church

Rudkobing, Denmark

Skrøbelev Church was probably built in the 1100s. The church consists of a Romanesque nave, which in the late Gothic period was reconstructed to its present form with the addition of a chancel, tower to the west, vestry to the north and porch to the south. A number of interesting bas reliefs have been preserved on the exterior of the Romanesque part of the church. The mural paintings date back to the late Gothic period probably the year 1500.

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Address

Skrøbelev Hedevej 6, Rudkobing, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Flemming Stæhr (5 months ago)
Lovely church, canon priest, beautiful surroundings

Tom C Sønderholm (2 years ago)
I don't think there is a big difference between it and other churches

Susanne Bruun (3 years ago)
A beautiful old parish church. Its origins go back to the Middle Ages.

S Schmidt (4 years ago)
Surprisingly boring church. Very modern and empty inside in relation to its age. Cemetery seems a bit in default. But there was a good, informative brochure.

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