Kettinge Church

Kettinge, Denmark

Kettinge Church was built between 1200 and 1250 and enlarged strongly in the early 1300s. Vaults were also added then and decorated by so-called Elmelunde Master or his students. The font is the oldest item in the church. Also one bell (1401) and crucifix date from the Catholic Age. The altar and pulpit were carved in 1612.

References:

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Address

Kettingevej 63B, Kettinge, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1200-1250
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

More Information

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

John Nilsson (14 months ago)
A very nice church, beautiful and interesting Chalk Paintings.

Bent Aaby Svendsen (3 years ago)
You can only see the frescoes.

Bent Nielsen (3 years ago)
Beautiful, well-restored frescoes

Ulrik Wienberg (3 years ago)
Fantastically beautiful and charming church. Incredibly beautiful frescoes adorn the ceiling of the church. Worth a visit.

Tage Jensen (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church

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