Marstal Church

Marstal, Denmark

Marstal Church was built in 1738 and extended in 1772. Seven votive ships indicate the growth of shipping in the town from the 18th to the 20th century. The font dates from the Middle Ages. Carl Rasmussen, a maritime artist who usually specialized in the motifs of Greenland, painted the 1881 altarpiece, depicting Christ stilling a storm. In the old churchyard are memorials and tombstones honoring the sailors of Marstal who died at sea during two world wars.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Kongensgade 35, Marstal, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1738
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Absolutism (Denmark)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lotte Steen Hansen (10 months ago)
Beautiful old church with many stories. Carillon 4 times a day.

Lene Haun (11 months ago)
A beautiful church, and some beautiful ships 7 pcs. Can really be recommended.

Michel Corrent (13 months ago)
Pretty church in the heart of the town

Tim Heuel (2 years ago)
Pretty church from the 18th century. The area around the church is also beautiful. There used to be a cemetery there. However, this is no longer used. Inside, there are numerous ship models and other references to seafaring in the decoration.

Vivi Frederiksen (3 years ago)
A beautiful church.

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