Stege Church

Stege, Denmark

Stege Church was built in the Romanesque style in the early 13th century. It was enlarged to the current size and Gothic style between 1460-1525. The church contains frescos from the 14th and 15th centuries and font from 1625. The altar dates from 1721.

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Kirkepladsen 2, Stege, Denmark
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Jeppe Hansen (2 years ago)
A very nice old church. There is a lot of information inside the church about the history. There are beautiful frescoes in the ceiling. The church is open every day from 9-17. It's a great way to get a better idea of ​​Stege's history by looking into the church. Definitely worth a visit !!!!
Annette Ersgaard (2 years ago)
Stege local church with the most fantastic frescos.
Erik Kjølbye (3 years ago)
Beautiful old church. Miserable acoustics, but a visitor may not care. Very harsh restoration of lime decorations.
Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (3 years ago)
A beautiful red stone church, built in the first half of the 13th century in Romanesque style. The original parts consisted of ship, drive and apse. The tower was added later. In 1460-1525 the church was expanded to the size it has today. On the north side of the choir, a sacristy was erected 1907-1909 with a main restoration
RUBY SISTERS (5 years ago)
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