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.

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Adelgade 129, Præstø, Denmark
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Founded: c. 1450
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Denmark)

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Christian Holten (4 months ago)
Beautiful church room & interesting and successful extension to the south
Barbara Jensen (5 months ago)
Beautiful church ...
Lene Bodekær Herler (5 months ago)
A very beautiful church in all its construction and renovation. And a nice space for musical expression. Good acoustics.
Preben Kjærsgaard (3 years ago)
Pæn kirke......mange "dårlige" pladser
Claes Elkjær Olsen (3 years ago)
God akustik, og en smuk kirke
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