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Hvidovre Church
Hvidovre Church is a classic example of a Danish village church from the Romanesque period, built around the year 1150. Originally constructed using fieldstones and chalk blocks, the building bears witness to the early Christianization of the region south of Copenhagen. During the 15th century, Gothic expansions were undertaken, including the addition of vaults to the nave and the construction of a porch. The characteristic white limewash on the exterior walls gives the church its quintessential Danish appearance, making it a prominent historical landmark amidst the modern suburban development. Inside, the church houses valuable sacred art, such as a Romanesque baptismal font and a magnificent Renaissance pulpit. The adjacent cemetery has been in use since the Middle Ages and contains the graves of several prominent local families. Despite the rapid urbanization of Hvidovre, the church has retained its village charm and remains an important religious center for the parish.
- Location: Denmark
- Top sights: Maria Magdalene Kirken · Friluftsbadet Præstemosen · Hvidovre Kirke
- Nearby: Glostrup (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 48 | 43 | 34 | 47 | 64 | 69 | 83 | 54 | 70 | 62 | 63 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Built around 1150
- Romanesque baptismal font
- Gothic vaults from the 15th century
- Renaissance pulpit from circa 1600
- Characteristic white exterior walls
- Cemetery used since the Middle Ages
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Sights in the town Hvidovre Church (10)
Risbjerg Kirke
Church building in Hvidovre Municipality, Denmark.
Teater Vestvolden
Theatre in Hvidovre, hosting cultural performances.
Kometen
Theatre in Hvidovre, venue for performing arts.
Vigerslevparken🌳 park
Park in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Danshøj
Ancient monument in Copenhagen Municipality (96147).
Cirkusmuseet🏛 museum
Museum in Copenhagen, dedicated to circus history.
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