anefjord hurch

[Fanefjord church from outside the entrance]

Photo:M.N.Levinsen 1996

The oldest part of the church - the nave - dates back to the middle of the 13th century. In the beginning of the 16th century the old choir was replaced with the one present today and the tower was build.

The tower of the church overlooks the "fjord" were one of the most important harbours in Denmark once laid. A big market was situated in the inlet and sailors, merchants and noblemen gave money to the building of the church. Today the market place is long gone and the churches nearest neighbour is the ancient monument Grønsalen.
The youngest part of the church is the eastern choir which was completed in 1660

[The magnificient frescoes in Fanefjord Church]

Inside you will find many frescoes.
White-washed frescoes from 2 periods of time was uncovered in the years 1932-34. The oldest frescoes on the chancel arch at the choir shows for instance the four evangelists and are dated back to the middle of the 14th century. The other frescoes are all painted by "Elmelundemesteren" in the time around year 1500, and it is also in this church that most of his work is found.

The baroque altarpiece is dated by a painted inscription to the year 1634.

The pulpit from around 1645 is probably made of the same woodcarver as the one in Elmelunde Church.

The font is made of Gotland marble and was a gift from the towns of the Hanseatic League and are from around year 1300.

Photo:M.N.Levinsen

--------------------- [The Altarpiece in Fanefjord Church]

Photo:M.N.Levinsen -------------------------------------- Photo:M.E.Persson 1997

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