Historic Danish Churches
This collection highlights the diverse ecclesiastical architecture of Denmark's Capital Region, spanning from the heart of Copenhagen to the island of Bornholm. It features the 15th-century Church of the Holy Ghost and the neoclassical Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen's Lutheran cathedral. A significant portion of the list focuses on Bornholm’s unique medieval heritage, showcasing all four of the island’s iconic 12th-century round churches—Østerlars, Nylars, Ny Kirke, and Sankt Ols—alongside Romanesque parish churches known for their distinctive white-washed facades and historical defensive roles.
Church of the Holy Ghost
One of the oldest churches in Copenhagen, founded at the beginning of the 15th century and located on the pedestrian street Strøget.
Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady is the Lutheran cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next…
Nylars Church
Nylars Church is a 12th-century round church in the village of Nylars near Rønne in the south of the Danish island of Bornholm.
Aa Church
Aa Church, located in Aakirkeby on the Danish island of Bornholm, is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century.
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