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Osterlars Round Church

Gildesbo, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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About Osterlars Round Church

Osterlars Round Church (Østerlars Rundkirke) is a well-known circular church in Bornholm in Denmark, believed to date back to 1150 and dedicated to Saint Laurentius.

One of four such churches in Bornholm, Osterlars Round Church was staunchly built in order to withstand the possible threat of pirates.

Visitors can enter Osterlars Round Church and climb to the top for spectacular views. Staff are on hand Mondays to Saturdays, 9am-5pm from 7 May to 17 October for those who want to know more about the site.

Osterlars Church features as one of our top ten Danish tourist attractions.

Denmark Historic Sites
Top 10 Denmark

Related Places

Hammershus Castle

Hammershus Castle was a medieval fortress, the vast ruins of which lie on the island of Bornholm.

Key Details
Name
Osterlars Round Church
Alternative Name
Østerlars Rundkirke
Location
Gildesbo, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Categories
Middle Ages, Denmark
Useful Links
Website
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Email
info@bornholm.info

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