Nylars Kirke, Bornholm, Denmark
4.0 (46 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Akirkeby Churches & Cathedrals
Lovely setting for a 12th Century round church.
Some believe that Nylars Church is the best preserved round church on Bornholm. Having only seen this and Nyker church, this certainly has the better frescoes on the central pillar. It is believed to have been built about 1165 and was dedicated to St. Nicholas (Nilaus in Danish.) The walls are so massive (2 meters thick) they are not reinforced with buttresses. There are two rune stones in the porch. The 13th Century frescoes on the central pillar are said to be the oldest on Bornholm. The font is of Gotland limestone. The belfry is a later and separate addition.
Address
Kirkevej 15, Akirkeby, Bornholm 3720 Denmark
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Website
http://www.nylarskirke.dk/
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 19:57
User Ratings
4.0 based on (46 reviews)
Reviews
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4gammeldansk80 5:00 PM Jul 21, 2014
Paul R
The church is charming, but there is not much to see. Is known as the most elegant of the round churches, as built without buttresses.
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4FraserAlmeida 5:00 PM Aug 18, 2014
Great Church - beware opening times
We have been to this Church twice and enjoyed the beautiful setting and wonderful internal murals and designs. The church is, however, closed on saturdays and sundays and only open until 4 otherwise.
