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Discover unique churches spanning 1,000 years on Zealand

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In Roskilde, Lejre and Frederikssund, the churches invite you on a journey through nature, history and faith. Discover these unique churches, which bear witness to almost a thousand years of church building. From Denmark's oldest stone churches and unique frescoes to modern architecture.

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Roskilde Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 800 years of royal history

Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s most important church – a Gothic medieval cathedral, royal mausoleum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Slangerup Church Skt. Mikaels, An architectural masterpiece
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Slangerup Church Skt. Mikaels, An architectural masterpiece

When you visit St. Michael’s Church in Slangerup, you step into a piece of living Danish history. The church tells the story of Slangerup as a medieval market town and today stands as a remarkable exa...

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Sæby Church
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Sæby Church

On the western edge of the village of Sæby lies Sæby Church, surrounded by a churchyard wall and pollarded lime trees. The church impresses with its size and its bright, neoclassical appearance – yet ...

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Trekroner Church, Groundbreaking Architecture and Art
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Trekroner Church, Groundbreaking Architecture and Art

Trekroner Church is located in the new district of Trekroner in Roskilde and opens the door to a unique church building where art and space are conceived as one unified whole. Here, you encounter a ch...

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Draaby church, a medieval church with unique frescoes
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Draaby church, a medieval church with unique frescoes

Draaby Church is an atmospheric village church where almost nine centuries of history are revealed in its masonry, vaults and colourful frescoes. Here, you can experience the stories of the Middle Age...

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Kirke Sonnerup Church – a rare baptismal font
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Kirke Sonnerup Church – a rare baptismal font

Kirke Sonnerup Church lies peacefully in the village, surrounded by open countryside and old farmsteads. Today, the church appears as a cohesive Romanesque building in tufa stone, yet its present expr...

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Sct. Jørgensbjerg Church, One of Denmark’s oldest churches
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Sct. Jørgensbjerg Church, One of Denmark’s oldest churches

St. Jørgensbjerg Church stands beautifully on top of St. Jørgensbjerg Hill, overlooking Roskilde Fjord. The church is considered one of Denmark’s oldest preserved and still active churches and serves ...

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Selsø Church, round church overlooking Lake Selsø

Overlooking the protected bird reserve at Lake Selsø and close to the manor house Selsø Manor, Selsø Church rests peacefully in the landscape. Here, you encounter a church with roots in the Middle Age...

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Saint Laurentius Church - 900 years of history hidden beneath Roskilde

Beneath Roskilde’s lively main square lies a medieval church ruin featuring a rare brick floor and dramatic stories from the city’s distant past. The ruins of Saint Laurentius' Church and the preserve...

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Særløse Church, in the heart of the Zealand countryside

At the top of a small hill in the open countryside of Zealand stands Særløse Church, with wide views across fields and the great forests of central Zealand. Here, you encounter a medieval church with ...

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Roskilde Monastery – A cultural and historical gem in the heart of the city

When you visit Roskilde Monastery, you step into a time capsule in the heart of the city. Here, you can experience a historic complex with a garden, church, and the Knight’s Hall. On a guided tour, yo...

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