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.

References:

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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

www.visitdenmark.com

Rating

3.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Finn Lyngesen (16 months ago)
Beautiful village church in beautiful color and idyllic surroundings.

John Jensen (18 months ago)
Beautiful little village church

Carsten Vendelbo Johansen (2 years ago)
Beautiful surroundings

Merza Duelund (3 years ago)
A nice church. I lived just opposite

Torben Christensen (3 years ago)
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