Ørum Church, Hedensted, Denmark

Ørum Church was built in the 12-13th centuries in Romanesque style. The choir and nave date from that age, the vaults are Gothic. There is no tower, the belfry in the churchyard is modern. The altarpiece was painted by Gustav Theodor Wegener in 1857. The pulpit dates also from the 19th century.

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Hans Henrik Skaanild (2 years ago)
Really nice church with good acoustics

Benny Madsen (2 years ago)
Peaceful and quiet experience

Sabrina Jensen (2 years ago)
Cozy little village church.

Maybritt Hansen (3 years ago)
Cozy church

Birgit Bøtker (4 years ago)

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