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The 5 most interesting churches in Odense

Odense has many beautiful churches, do not miss Odense Cathedral with its dramatic history, Sct. Hans' Church with the outside pulpit, or Bellinge Church with the restored frescoes.

Churches in Odense

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Family in the Odense Cathedral
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Odense Cathedral - St. Cnut's Church

Odense Cathedral was built in the 14th century. It is a Gothic cathedral with a high and bright nave, and in the crypt you will find the remains of Saint Cnut, Denmark's last Viking king. The cathedral is also known as Saint Cnut's Church.
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Saint Hans Church in Odense
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Sct. Hans Church

Sct. Hans Church is a Knights Hospitaller monastery church in red stone in the middle of Odense center, close to Kongens Have and Odense Castle. When the church was built, it was located in the
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Bellinge Church in Odense
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Bellinge Church - fresco paintings

Bellinge church is a late Gothic church with nave and narrower choir, built in about 1300. Bellinge church is especially known for its beautiful and very unusual frescoes, which are about 500 years
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Fredens Kirke - Peace Church - in Odense
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Fredens Kirke (Church) - Odense

At the intersection of Skibhusvej and Døckerslundvej stands Fredens Church. The church is, in many ways, a significant piece of Skibhus Quarter's history. Skibhus Quarter's History
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Greyfriar's Abbey in Odense
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Greyfriar's Abbey

Graabrødre Kloster is a historical Franciscan monastery founded by King Erik Klipping in 1279. He donated his royal estate and its associated buildings to the Franciscan monks. This was a common practice at the time when kings and noblemen often supported religious institutions and monasteries.
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More churches in Odense

Odense Domkirke med H.C. Andersen statue - solopgang
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Churches in Odense

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