Købelev Church

Nakskov, Denmark

Købelev Church was built around 1300 and restored in 1883 and 1970. The chancel gable wall is a beautiful architectural work. The churchs organ is one of the few Gudme company Organs, which are still existing. The altarpiece is a work by the famous church painter Eckersburg from 1841. The interior of the church contains a pew with the name of a smallholder Otto Kulds, engraved upon it. This is dated 1646.

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Founded: c. 1300
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Chanelle Aagaard (6 years ago)
A beautiful church, and fine.
Patrick Johansen (6 years ago)
Really nice church, the pastor is good and holds really nice services
Malene Marie Rask Embøl (6 years ago)
Beautiful church and beautiful cemetery
Bjarne Post (7 years ago)
Jae det er nødvendigt at få besøgt en savnet ven.s sidste Hvilested
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