Sorø Klosterkirke, Sorø

Name: Sorø Klosterkirke
Address: Akademigrunden 4, Sorø, 4180, Denmark
Telephone: +45 57 82 10 12

#3 among attractions in Sorø

Top attraction, Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

Sorø Klosterkirke is located in the Danish town of Sorø. It was founded by Danish archbishop Absalon and built by Cistercians in the period from 1161 to 1201. It is made of red brick, which was a new material for the time. It is built similar style to the Abbey of Fontenay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°25'48"N, 11°33'24"E

Address

Akademigrunden 4Sorø 4180 Denmark

Contact

+45 57 82 10 12

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Sorø Klosterkirke – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sorø Lake, Sorø Art Museum, Sorø Museum, Sorø Old Cemetery.

~1800 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sorø Lake, Sorø
9 min walk • Sorø Lake is the largest and most upstream of three lakes that almost surround the town of Sorø, Sorø Municipality, on the central part of Zealand, Denmark. Together with the two other lakes, Pedersborg Lake and Tuel Lake, it is collectively known as the Sorø Lakes. They drain into the Suså River.
~1010 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Sorø Art Museum, Sorø
5 min walk • Sorø Art Museum is an art museum located in Sorø, Denmark. It displays a representative collection of Danish art as well as a collection of Russian art, covering both painting from 1870 to 1930 and Russian icons, and also hosts special exhibitions both of classical and contemporary art.
~1170 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
Sorø Museum, Sorø
6 min walk • Sorø Museum is a local history museum in Sorø, Denmark. It is housed within an old inn from 1624, one of the oldest buildings in the town.
~160 ftNE
Cemetery
Sorø Old Cemetery, Sorø
1 min walk • Sorø Old Cemetery, owned by Sorø Academy, is one of the oldest cemeteries still in use in Denmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sorø Klosterkirke?

Nearby attractions include Sorø Old Cemetery, Sorø (1 min walk), Sorø Art Museum, Sorø (5 min walk), Sorø Museum, Sorø (6 min walk), Sorø Lake, Sorø (9 min walk).