Præstø Church

Præstø, Denmark

The current Præstø Church was built in the mid-1400s to the site of earlier church. There was also a monastery from the end of 1200s to Reformation (1530s). Abbey buildings were demolished in 1563. The finest detail in the church is an altar donated by Laurits Nielsen in 1657.

References:

Præstø Parish

Address

Adelgade 129, Præstø, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1450
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Denmark)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gert Jakobsen (16 months ago)
Was there in connection with a funeral. The church is a nice old church, all in all a good experience after all

Iris Jakobsen (2 years ago)
Have been to Præstø church several times, it is a really nice church, with a very special floor, and a very well maintained church yard

Christian Holten (4 years ago)
Beautiful church room & interesting and successful extension to the south

Barbara Jensen (4 years ago)
Beautiful church ...

Lene Bodekær Herler (4 years ago)
A very beautiful church in all its construction and renovation. And a nice space for musical expression. Good acoustics.

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