Skørringe Church

Maribo, Denmark

The whitewashed Skørringe Church was built of so-called monk stones around 1200. The tower was not added until in 1700s. The church has a beautifully kept churchyard. Inside there is a plaster relief of a famous work by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvalsen.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Skørringe Kirkevej 21, Maribo, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

More Information

www.visitdenmark.com

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ole Jacobsen (4 years ago)
Insanely exciting half-timbered church. Not every day you see it. If you like to "lure" history, then the cemetery with its many special names is worth a look. Take a walk in the city. You will not be run down - not even tired! Exciting Lolland location!

Tage Jensen (4 years ago)
Beautiful old church

Marianne (4 years ago)
Incredibly beautiful little church, which is definitely worth a visit ?.

Dorthe Larsen (5 years ago)
A beautiful church

Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (7 years ago)
En smuk bindingsværkskirke, som der ikke findes mange af. Den er bygget omkring år 1200. Tårnet blev formentlig bygget i 1700-tallet. Skørringe kirke ligger meget idyllisk i den lille landsby Vester Skørringe omgivet af løvtræer og indrammet af et hvidt hegn

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