- Address: Sankt Annæ Gade 29, 1416 København, Denmark
- Phone: +45 32 54 68 83
- Website: vorfrelserskirke.dk
- Height: 90 m
- Architectural style: Baroque architecture
- Opening: 1695
- Working hours: 11.00 - 15.30
- Ascent to the observation deck: 50 CZK
One of the brightest sights of Denmark's capital Copenhagen is the Church of Christ the Savior. Its architecture and interior decoration can be admired endlessly. For the residents of the city, it is a visiting card and a holy historical corner. To all who plan a visit to Denmark, it will be very interesting to look at the Church of the Savior in Copenhagen.
Why is it worth to visit the landmark?
This temple of Protestantism was built in the Baroque style in the 17th century. But he himself and his bell tower have different dates for the completion of construction. The main building was erected for 14 years (1682-1896) according to the drawings of Lambert von Haven in the management of the country by King Christian V (patron of the Danish Lutheran Church).
The belfry with an unusual external spiral staircase in 400 steps and the gilded dome with the figure of Jesus crowning this structure were built in 1750 with the new King of Denmark Frederick V. He was the first and passed all along its length. The creator of the unique structure was Laurids de Tour. In his design, the spiral staircase of the Church of the Savior in Copenhagen symbolizes man's obedience to God's will. Its spiral seems to be interrupted, without touching the heavens.
A feature of the ladder is that it is not directed clockwise, but against it. There is a legend about this. Allegedly the King of Denmark did not approve of the original idea of the architect, and he dropped from the tower and crashed. In fact, he died in 1757, after the opening of the Church of the Savior in Copenhagen.
The interior of the temple also demonstrates genuine interest. The combination of white marble and noble tree species in its interior gives the room with high ceilings even more solemnity and grandeur. Here you can see:
- rare beauty gilded marble altar with figures of saints (the work of Swedish master Nicodemus Tesin);
- Beautiful columns with carved stucco turning into arched vaults;
- a very large and skilfully framed organ of the 17th century, whose tubes, in the quantity of 4000 pieces, seem to be supported by 2 marble elephants;
- carillon of 48 bells of various sizes, which was made in 1928.
Worth seeing
The church of the savior in Copenhagen became popular with tourists in many respects thanks to its tower, whose height is 90 meters. Everyone who wants to see the city from a bird's-eye view can rise to its highest point. Also, having risen on the observation deck, you find yourself very close to the figure of Jesus Christ holding the banners in his hands. If you climb the tower with a strong wind you can experience a real extreme. But strongly it is not necessary to be frightened, as the spire is flexible enough and will not break.
The basis of the church of the savior in Copenhagen is the Protestant cross, in the form of which a granite foundation is buried. On it are fixed the walls, faced with yellow and red brick.
Currently, this Protestant temple is active. In it are extraordinary in its beauty and solemnity of service, accompanied by the sound of the organ. Also from 8 o'clock in the morning every hour the carillon plays church music, which can be heard.
Cost of church attendance:
- for presence in the service and listening to the organ - for free;
- lifting to the observation deck - 50 kroons.
Honorary and main places of the church of the savior in Copenhagen are indicated by initials and monograms, as well as portraits dedicated to the patron of the Danish church Christian V. All this splendor is illuminated in the daytime through beautiful high arched windows, and in the evening hours beautiful gilded chandeliers burn here.
How to get there?
You can reach the Church of the Savior in several ways:
- By taxi.
- By bus number 66. Exit at Skt stop. Annæ Gade, located a few meters from the temple.
Not far from the church there are several cozy restaurants with local cuisine , and just 10 minutes away - the Royal Library of Denmark .
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