Herritslev Church

Nysted, Denmark

Herritslev church was built around 1220 under the rule of Valdemar II of Denmark. The tower and vaults were added 150-200 years later in Gothic style. The pulpit, made in Dutch Renaissance style, dates from 1610. There are some frescoes in the vaults from the 13th century. In the cemetery on churchyard is a notable medieval stone wall.

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Address

Sakskøbingvej 51C, Nysted, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1220
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

More Information

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Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mariusz Lampart (11 months ago)
Nice here :)

Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (15 months ago)
A beautiful and cozy redwashed village church, which was built in Valdemar Sejr's time.

Finn Lyngesen (4 years ago)
Beautiful village church in beautiful color and idyllic surroundings.

John Jensen (4 years ago)
Beautiful little village church

Carsten Vendelbo Johansen (5 years ago)
Beautiful surroundings

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