Våbensted Church

Sakskøbing, Denmark

Våbensted Church was built in the 13th century and the tower was erected in 1674. The southern chapel is from the Baroque period. The altarpiece dates from about 1620 and is painted by August Jerndorff.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Lærke Nørvig (9 months ago)
Very nice church from the highway, but why pink?! Greetings to the children from bindernæs after school 23/24
Hans Christian Larsen (2 years ago)
Haven't been there
Lotte E. (2 years ago)
Beautiful, redwashed church and a fine, well-kept cemetery with finely cracked aisles and many beautiful tombstones. Unfortunately, the church was locked.
Lars Thomsen (3 years ago)
Nice church, although can smell, feel a little dampness inside and can see the damp walls.
Jan Sognnes Rasmussen (5 years ago)
A beautiful village church, which is redwashed with white cornices. It is located on an elevation by the street pond in Våbensted. The oldest parts of the church, the nave and chancel, were built in the 13th century in Romanesque style. A plaque on the tower tells that it was built of stone from Maribo monastery in 1674.
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