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
Odense Cathedral - St. Cnut's Church
The St. Cnut's Cathedral is a gothic Cathedral from 1300 with royal skeletons in the crypt and a magnificent, hand carved altarpiece.
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.
Bellinge Church - fresco paintings
Bellinge church is particularly known for its fine and very unusual murals dating back app. 500 years. It was built around 1300.
Fredens Kirke (Church) - Odense
Fredens Church was built in 1920 by P.V. Jensen-Klint. The name was chosen in honour of the conclusion to the 1st World War.
Greyfriar's Abbey
The Danish King Erik Klipping founded Gråbrødre Monastery in Odense. In 1279, he handed over the area to the mendicant monks of the Franciscan Order.
