Skibinge Church, Præstø, Denmark

The beautiful whitewashed Skibinge church stands on the top of a hill in the outskirts of Skibinge. It was built in the 12th century, and the porch and the tower was added after the 15th centrury. The interior is decorated with a late Gothic pulpit from about 1500 and a beautiful altarpiece from 1669.

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Judith Belli (2 months ago)
Very old and beautiful church

Niels Hoffmeier (7 months ago)
Lovely church and a skilled pastor

Christian Holten (10 months ago)
Beautiful church room & interesting and successful extension to the south

Lars Skousgård (3 years ago)
A beautiful place for the people who needs peace

Jamie Neubert Pedersen (5 years ago)
It's just a church

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