- Address: Frederiksgade 4, 1265 København, Denmark
- Phone: +45 33 15 01 44
- Website: www.marmorkirken.dk
- E-mail: mikkel-wold@marmorkirken.dk
- Architectural style: rococo
- Project author: Nikolay Eygtved
- Construction: 1740-1894 years
- Opening hours: Monday - Thursday, Saturday from 10.00 to 17.00, Friday, Sunday - 12.00 - 17.00. During the services, tourists are not allowed to enter.
The Church of Frederick, also called the Marble Church (Marmorkirken), is one of the key attractions of Copenhagen .
History of the Church
The building was built in 1740. The initiator of the construction was King Frederick V, who wanted to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first representative of the Oldenburg dynasty. But the grandiose plan for the construction of the church Federica was not implemented immediately. The construction of the Marble Church was suspended due to lack of funds. Only in 1894 the temple was completed thanks to the material support of the wealthy industrialist Karl Frederik Tietgen. However, due to lack of money and the inability to buy expensive materials, the new architect significantly reduced its height and replaced marble with cheap limestone.
The modern look of the building
Now the church of Frederick is one of the important monuments of history in Copenhagen , which is also a striking example of the Rococo style. But the building is not only known for this. The church has the biggest dome in the region. Its diameter is 31 meters. Such a giant rests on 12 huge columns. To match the scale of this structure and its decor. The exterior of the building is decorated with statues of saints. Inside the temple you will see carved benches made of wood, colorful stained-glass windows and a gilded altar.
How to get there?
You can get to the church by buses 1A, 15, 83N, 85N. End stops will be called Fredericiag or Kongensg. From all sides the church is surrounded by hotels , cozy restaurants , as well as the main attractions of the city - the Danish castle Amalienborg and one of the many metropolitan museums - the Museum of Applied Art.
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