Hillested Church

Maribo, Denmark

Hillested Church dates from the c. 1200. It is a Romanesque village church, built of large stones with clearly extensions. The altar dates from 1588 with a later reredos. Pulpit dates from the Renaissance period.

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Address

Skolestrædet 6, Maribo, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Rating

5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hanne Brant (2 years ago)
Nice church and well kept cemetery

Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (3 years ago)
Smuk landsbykirke, som blev bygget omkring år 1200. Tårnet er tilføjet i senromansk tid dvs. før år 1275

Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (3 years ago)
Beautiful village church, which was built around the year 1200. The tower was added in late Romanesque time, ie. before the year 1275

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