Rø Church, Gudhjem, Denmark

Rø Church was built between 1887-1888 and is a close copy of the original 13th century church that it replaced. The architect was Mathias Bidstrup. The new church contains elements of the fabric of the old building. It contains an altarpiece and pulpit from the 17th century.

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Claus Holm (14 months ago)
An exciting church that has its great charm. Definitely worth a visit ?

Michael Steen Nielsen (2 years ago)
Rø is simply the best

Tommy Bech (5 years ago)
There I married my lovely wife Tina Bech.

Tina Bech (5 years ago)
There I was married and my mother is buried here

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Following the Reformation, the church was transformed into a parish church for the town of Visby. All other churches were abandoned. Shortly after the Reformation, in 1572, Gotland was made into its own Diocese, and the church designated its cathedral.

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