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Frederikskirke (the Marble Church)
This church is over 200 years old and is one of the largest in the world. Perhaps the most impressive church in Copenhagen, it is only a short walk from Amalienborg Palace. It has a distinctive copper dome and rich interior decoration. Construction on the church began in the 1750s, but it was only fully completed in 1894. The style of the architecture is Roman baroque, with lavish ornamentation and intricate detailwork.
Opening times of church: Mon - Thurs 10 am - 5 pm, Fri - Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
Tours of dome: June 15- Aug 31 daily at 1 pm and 3 pm, Sept- June 14 Sat and Sun at 1 pm and 3 pm
Entrance prices: Entry to church free, Entry to dome 20 kr for adults and 10 kr for children
Frederiksgade 4
1265
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33150144
Holmens Kirke
The Holmens Kirke was completed in 1619 as a royal chapel and naval church, though the nave had been constructed earlier as an anchor forge. The church was adapted again in 1641, renovated and redecorated in the Dutch Renaissance style. Inside, there are many items of interest such as the grand baroque altar of natural oak, the carved pulpit by Abel Schrøder the Younger, and the burial chamber, where many important naval figures are entombed. The distinctive “royal doorway” is the church’s most recent addition, brought from Roskilde Cathedral in the 19th century.
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 2 pm, Sat 9 am - 12 pm
Holmens Kanal
1060
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33136178
Vor Frue Kirke (Copenhagen Cathedral)
A stately church in the Greek Renaissance style, the Vor Frue Kirke was built in the early 19th century and is located right by the Copenhagen University. Also known as the Copenhagen Cathedral, it has long been one of the city’s most famous churches. The funeral of Hans Christian Andersen was held here in 1875 and that of Søren Kierkegaard in 1855. The interior has some impressive white marble sculptures by Bertel Thorvaldsen, depicting Christ and his apostles.
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Nørregade 8
1165
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 33144128
Vor Frelsers Kirken
This unique church is built in the Baroque style and was completed in 1696. The external tower staircase was the finishing touch, and according to legend, these quirky stairs were a mistake on the part of the architect. The story goes that once the stairs were constructed, the architect climbed to the top and realized that they curved the wrong way. He then killed himself by jumping off the tower. The tower is distinctively coloured with green and gold, and dominates the skyline of Copenhagen. If you climb the 400 steps to the top, you will see the gilt statue of Christ standing on a globe as well as a wonderful panorama of the city. The interior of the church is also worth seeing and includes the original organ in an ornately carved case, a decorative Baroque altar and a beautiful font.
Opening times: Apr - Aug: Mon - Sat 11 am - 4.30 pm, Sun 12 pm - 4.30 pm, Sept - Oct: Mon - Sat 11 am - 3.30 pm, Sun 12 pm - 3.30 pm, Nov - Mar: Daily 11 am - 3.30 pm
Entrance prices: Free admission to church, tower is 20 kr for adults and 10 kr for children
Sankt Annægade 29
1416
Copenhagen
Tel: +45 32572798
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