Nørre Ørslev Church

Nykøbing Falster, Denmark

Nørre Ørslev with Romanesque choir and nave was built around the year 1250. The Gothic tower and modern porch were added later. The church is now painted pink and red.

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Founded: c. 1250
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Charlotte Lyberth (3 years ago)
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Nice and charming little church.
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