St. Nicholas' Church

Køge, Denmark

The church of St. Nicholas was originally built after the establishment of Køge town, but there are only few remains of this church. The nave and tower of the current church were constructed between 1250-1300. It was enlarged and the tower raised higher during next centuries.

References:

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Address

Nørre Boulevard 91, Køge, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1250-1300
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hans Olav Nymand (3 years ago)
Quite interesting with large paintings and a somewhat different decor.

Henrik Skourup (4 years ago)
Beautiful but not the nicest we have seen

Anette H. Hallev (5 years ago)
Et anderledes view i Køge Kirke, alias Sct. Nikolai Kirke. Kirken er som andre kirker bygget i flere tempi. Den ældste del af kirketårnet er fra ca 1324. Om sommeren er det muligt at besøge kirketårnet og f.eks opleve hvælvingene og på samme tid forestille sig det enorme og smukke kirkerum, som befinder sig lige under én. Der er en storslået udsigt fra kirketårnet over Køge. God fornøjelse!

Robert Bartmann (5 years ago)
Nice church with a friendly guide.

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