Nyborg Church, Nyborg, Denmark

Nyborg church or Church of Our Lady was built between 1388–1428 and was dedicated to Jesus' mother, Mary, on the opening during Pentecost 1428. The crucifix is the only piece of inventory in the church, which is preserved from the original layout at the inauguration in 1428. The Gothic crucifix is decorated with small leaves, symbolizing the crucifix as a tree of life.

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BJ (5 years ago)
A very beautiful church probably one of the prettiest I have seen in Denmark.

Verónica Trujillo (5 years ago)
Nice my visit for this placer.

Steen Thorsen (5 years ago)
Flot kirke med spændende historie

Laura Rasmussen (6 years ago)
Ok

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