Astrup Church, Hjørring, Denmark

Astrup church was constructed of granite and bricks between 1200-1250. The tower was mentioned in 1639 but today it doesn't exist anymore. There is a grave of Bøgsted family members in the east side. In 1908 some rune carvings were founded from the wall.

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Anette Ketelsen Diget Vinstrup (3 years ago)
Cozy little church

Anders Høngaard (4 years ago)
Beautiful old church, especially inside.

Jörg Bremer (6 years ago)
Built in Romanesque, Gothic style

René “Julemad” Jul (6 years ago)
Incredibly delicious, but expensive.

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