Århus - Church of Our Lady Vor Frue Kirke
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In Århus, northwest of the cathedral in Vestergade stands the Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke), built in the 13th-15th century. Originally part of a Dominican priory, it is now a purely Gothic building with frescoes and a magnificent altar-piece from the workshop of Claus Berg (1520).
In 1955, in the course of excavation work beneath the choir of the Church of Our Lady, a little church built of tuff stone was found.
In 1955, in the course of excavation work beneath the choir of the Church of Our Lady, a little church built of tuff stone was found.
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The chapter-house which served as an old people's hospital from the Reformation was also dedicated as a church, so there are now three churches in all. The chapter house is adorned with medieval wall paintings. Remains of the Gothic cloister of the former Dominican monastery have also been preserved.
Address:
Vor Frue Kirke / Church of Our Lady, Vestergade 21, DK-8000 Århus, Denmark
Hours:
May 1 to August 31: 10am-4pm; Sat: 10am-2pm; Closed: Sun
September 1 to April 30: 10am-2pm; Sat: 10am-12pm; Closed: Sun, Sun
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
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