Vemmetofte Conventchurch
Vemmetofte Abbey was given its current name in 1976. Originally, the church space served as a public hall where everyone was welcome, but in 1630 it was converted into a chapel for the estate owners.
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The church is situated in the main manorhouse with entrance in the gateway.
Originally servantshall, later noble prayerhouse.
In the 1715 converted as a church by Prins Carl with rich equipment in baroque style. The walls are decorated by a big collection of paintings with motives from the Passion, by the painter H. Krock , about 1715.
The church is open every second Sunday by normal church services.
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Contact information
- Email: email@vemmetofte.dk
- Phone: +45 56 71 00 08
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