Vestenskov Church

Description

Vestenskov Church was built of red bricks originally between 1250 and 1300. It was enlarged in the 1400s and the church size was was nearly doubled. There is an external wooden bell tower. The Renaissance altar dates from 1590s, but it was restored in 1650. The pulpit was carved in 1627.

Address
Vestenskov Kirkevej 1A, Nakskov, Denmark

Established
1250-1300

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