Saint Bendt's Church - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Saint Bendt's Church - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
St. Bendt's Church (Danish: Sankt Bendts Kirke) is a church in Ringsted, Denmark, which was originally part of a Benedictine monastery that burnt down in the 18th century. Built in the Romanesque style, it is the oldest brick church in Scandinavia,St. Bendt's Church from VisitDenmark. Retrieved 22 November 2009. dating back to about 1170 when it replaced a travertine church from about 1080. It is considered to be one of Denmark's architecturally finest churches. Furthermore, it is of special historical interest as it is the first Royal church in Denmark and it houses the tombs of many of Denmark's earlier monarchs and noblemen. Read more on Wikipedia
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