Join us on an exciting tour of St. Peders Church in Slagelse and hear about the church's many secrets both inside and out.
The baptismal font, for example, is from Antvorskov Monastery Church.
St. Peter's Church is one of Slagelse's two preserved medieval churches, and it is precisely here that the oldest, still preserved parts are hidden.
In the church you can find furnishings from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and from the period after the mid-1800th century.
The beautiful Gothic frescoes have been preserved in the church's choir.
The church has been rebuilt many times and part of the furnishings actually originate from Antvorskov Monastery Church.
Among other things, the baptismal font, which is an exciting recycled building from Antvorskov.
Last but not least, the story of the church's priest, Saint Andrew, who is reportedly buried in the church, is also told.
On a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, something mysterious happened when he fell asleep on a hill outside the city.
He was offered a ride by a white rider, but when he was set down, he was not in Jerusalem, but on a hill outside Slagelse. Was it an angel?
Meeting point: St. Peders Church main entrance, Herrestræde 1A, 4200 Slagelse.
It is necessary to purchase a ticket in advance. Price: 90 kr.
Note: Danish only