Torup Church

Hundested, Denmark

Torup Church dates from the 12th century and it was restored in 1746 and 1839. The church has, among other things, a granite Romanesque baptismal font, frescoes from about 1250, a crucifix from about 1300 and the nave from 1750.

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Address

Torupvejen 151, Hundested, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 12th century
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

Kim Andersen (14 months ago)
Really nice church.

Lillian Tanev (2 years ago)
Nice Christmas service ?♥️

Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (2 years ago)
A beautiful medieval church

Ahti Bleive (3 years ago)
A beautiful church and a beautiful cemetery. In very good condition. It's worth stopping by for a moment.

Lars Rørbye (3 years ago)
small, cozy, well-maintained church

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