St. Peter's Church, Aakirkeby, Denmark

St. Peter's Church (Sankt Peders Kirke) is a well-preserved sample of Romanesque building style. The oldest parts nave and apsis were built around the year 1100. The church has been enlarged and modified in the 17th and 19th centuries. The bells were made in 1574 and 1701. The font is original and made in Gotland. The interior date mainly from the 19th century.

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Svend Nielsen (6 years ago)
Cozy little church with a beautiful architecture (outside and inside). It looks pretty new..

HP (6 years ago)
Old church

Keith Lia (6 years ago)
Newly renovated :)

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