Venø Church

Struer, Denmark

Venø Church's age is difficult to date but it was probably built around the time of the Reformation (1536), making it the oldest building on the island. According to tradition, it is the smallest church in Denmark measuring only 9.8 by 4.2 meters. The low ceiling and the limited seating capacity (only about 50 places) reinforce this impression. The church is built of fieldstone while brick has been used for the corners and later extensions. There is no tower as the church bell is inside the gable at the west end of the church.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Klitten 1B, Struer, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1536
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Early Modern Denmark (Denmark)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Mogens Frederiksen (15 months ago)
Nice little church, low ceiling and pleasant temperature. Partially exposed frescoes and "funny" board with priests through the ages and an organ just inside the door

Iryna SL lifestylephotographer (2 years ago)
Small and bright church

Kristian L. (2 years ago)
Nice little church in cozy and scenic surroundings ☺️

lillian sørensen (2 years ago)
Is Nice little church which is worth a visit

Henrik Cichosz (2 years ago)
Beautiful church, in beautiful condition. Great.

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