Skibinge Church

Præstø, Denmark

The beautiful whitewashed Skibinge church stands on the top of a hill in the outskirts of Skibinge. It was built in the 12th century, and the porch and the tower was added after the 15th centrury. The interior is decorated with a late Gothic pulpit from about 1500 and a beautiful altarpiece from 1669.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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DorisogCarsten Sørensen (11 months ago)
Was there for a funeral. Very warm and beautiful church
Niklas (17 months ago)
Very beautiful church!
Mads Peter Trans (2 years ago)
Fantastically beautiful and exciting church with lots of history.
Anja Thilla Boje (3 years ago)
Very beautiful old church - with interesting history
Hans Adam Sønderby (3 years ago)
An absolutely stunningly beautiful church
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