| Saint Bendt's Church | |
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Sankt Bendts Kirke | |
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| Location | Ringsted, Denmark |
| Denomination | Church of Denmark |
| Website | www.ringstedsogn.dk |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Romanesque style |
| Completed | c. 1170 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Roskilde |
| Parish | Ringsted Sogn |
St. Bendt's Church (Danish: Sankt Bendts Kirke) is a church in Ringsted, Denmark, which was originally part of a Benedictine monastery that burnt down in the 18th century. Built in the Romanesque style, it is the oldest brick church in Scandinavia,[1] dating back to about 1170 when it replaced a travertine church from about 1080. It is considered to be one of Denmark's architecturally finest churches.[1] Furthermore, it is of special historical interest as it is the first Royal church in Denmark[1] and it houses the tombs of many of Denmark's earlier monarchs and noblemen.
- ^ a b c St. Bendt's Church from VisitDenmark. Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 22 November 2009.