Elling Church

Frederikshavn, Denmark

Elling Church was built in the first half of 13th century. It was made of large bricks. There are beautiful details in the church, like the votive ship from 1757 and pulpit from 1766.

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Tuenvej 23, Frederikshavn, Denmark
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Jörg Bremer (2 years ago)
Der älteste Teil der Kirche, das Schiff wurde im 13. Jahrhundert errichtet. Der Altar stammt aus dem Jahre 1635, die Kanzel aus 1766.
Ulf Röder (2 years ago)
Einladend und inspirierend
Mia Wídén (2 years ago)
En pæn kirkegård, så derfor kan jeg måske ikke helt forstå, at nogle grave får lov til at stå som brakmarker.
Kent Nielsen (3 years ago)
Altid en hyggelig oplevelse
Kamilla Pedersen (3 years ago)
Den er meget velholdt og smuk.
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