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The best churches in Copenhagen
Historic spires, naval chapels and royal churches — from the corkscrew Church of Our Saviour to the Marble Church. We've gathered 11 verified places in Copenhagen — each with a source.
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Church of Our Saviour
A Baroque church in Christianshavn famous for its corkscrew spire, whose external staircase you can climb for sweeping city views.
Church of Our Lady
Copenhagen's neoclassical cathedral, home to Thorvaldsen's marble statue of Christ and the Twelve Apostles.
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St. Alban's Church
A picturesque English neo-Gothic church by the water near Kastellet and the Gefion Fountain.
Holmen Church
A historic naval church near the harbour, long tied to the Danish navy.
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Christiansborg Palace Chapel
The royal chapel on Slotsholmen, used for ceremonial events.
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St. Peter's Church
The city's oldest surviving church (15th century), the parish church of Copenhagen's German community.
Trinitatis Church
A 17th-century church joined to the Round Tower, with a bright, ornate interior.
Garrison Church
A historic church reflecting Copenhagen's military heritage.
Church of the Holy Spirit
One of the oldest churches in the city, a calm pause just off Strøget.
Christians Church
A Rococo church in Christianshavn with an unusual theatre-like balcony interior.
Alexander Nevsky Church
A Russian Orthodox church with striking golden onion domes near Amalienborg.