Lysabild Church

Sønderborg, Denmark

Lysabild Church was built around 1100 is one of the oldest in the region. The frescoes and baptismal font made of Gotland limestone are notable. The altarpiece is from the 1780s, chancel arch crucifix from 1450s. There are historic war monuments of 1864-1920 in the churchyard.

Address

Lysabildgade 7, Sønderborg, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1100
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kirsten Christensen (5 years ago)
Beautiful church, but I have never experienced such a bad sound system, could not hear very much of what the pastor said, it is probably a pity.

Susanne Gamborg (5 years ago)
Beautiful, historic

mef ellingen (5 years ago)
Visually beautiful from the outside, especially the outbuildings. Church was unfortunately closed.

Gabriel List (5 years ago)
Cozy and large church with great atmosphere

Birgit Christensen (5 years ago)
Lysabild church is a beautiful church inside worth a visit

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