Tønder Church

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Tønder Church construction began in 1591 and completed in 1592. The oldest part is the tower which was already a part of the earlier church. The church has a rich inventory like beautifully carved 16th century pulpit. The walls bear the epitaphs of the town’s rich citizens through the ages.

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Address
Kirkepladsen 4, Tønder, Denmark

Established
1591-1592

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