Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Large marble Baroque church which stood unfinished from 1770 to 1874. It was finally finished in 1894.
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The area

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Neighborhood: Indre By (Inner City)
This is the heart of old town Copenhagen, with its blend of charming old buildings and bold new architecture, broad avenues and tiny streets as well as picturesque canals and a modern harbor. The inner city is home to the Royal Danish Theatre, which consists of three buildings, two of which are new and situated on the harbor front. The streets, squares and venues of the inner city and its surrounding neighborhoods, are alive all year round with everything from jazz festivals to outdoor ice skating rinks and parachuting at the lakes right in the center of the city. This compact area boasts beautiful old castles, tranquil parks, and bustling squares where you can always find a bench to stretch out your legs whenever you need a break.
How to get there
  • Kongens Nytorv • 9 min walk
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  • Barry
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful church.
    Remarkably beautiful. We attended service on Sunday. The service was pretty dull. The pastor just read from a script. But when you consider where you are, that makes it more impressive. We left the church and walked into a celebration of the prince Christian’s 18th birthday. I would recommend viewing the church for sure.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2023
  • Sebas M
    Buenos Aires, Argentina124 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Frederiks Kirke (outside) - Short review
    Can only speak about the outside, and it's an impressive building.... If it's as impressive as that inside, it probably is worth the visit. Definitely something you should add to your itinerary, it can be done together with Amalienborg... It's quite literally across the street. And not too far from the central station.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written December 24, 2023
  • Sevil Abasıkeleş
    Istanbul, Türkiye137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunnig church
    It is an outstanding church built in the Rococo style, located next to Amalienborg. The architectural structure is stunning. A visit won't take much of your time, and entry is free. I highly recommend adding it to your list of places to visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 17, 2024
  • Faithfultraveler
    Halifax, Canada2,461 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Marble Church
    Frederik's Church is popularly known as the Marble Church for its rococo architecture, and is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Copenhagen, Denmark. The church forms the focal point of the Frederiksstaden district; it is located due west of Amalienborg Palace. Frederick's Church has the largest church dome in Scandinavia with a span of 31 meters. The foundation stone was set by king Frederick V on October 31, 1749, but the construction was slowed by budget cuts and the death of Eigtved in 1754. In 1770, the original plans for the church were abandoned by Johann Friedrich Struensee. The church was left incomplete and, in spite of several initiatives to complete it, stood as a ruin for nearly 150 years. The church was finally opened to the public on August 19, 1894. Inscribed in gold lettering on the entablature of the front portico are the words: HERRENS ORD BLIVER EVINDELIG (Danish: the word of the Lord endureth for ever – 1 Peter 1:25, KJV). See our 2 pics from June.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 4, 2024
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California17,780 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crowded with Tourists
    We wandered around this big church with a huge dome. It's located in the center of town on its own square. Lots of people taking photos. A metro station and a fountain. Very crowded area. There were huge numbers of people entering the church so we decided to restrict our visit to the outside, which is lovely.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 16, 2024
  • Philip L
    Ipswich, United Kingdom223 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beauty from Within
    Although we did not have time to wait for the tour of the dome, it was very worth while stepping into the church. The interior of the marble dome is truly eye catching and only reveals its full splendour from inside the church. I read a notice that said tours were only at 1pm and were for a limited number of people.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 6, 2024
  • CAAbcfc
    Zurich, Switzerland296 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive interior
    Perhaps not visitors to every church or religious building, this one is well worth taking a quick look at. Beautiful interior and altar and truly a peaceful haven. The Hop On- Hop-Off Bus stops right at the rear.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2024
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Torger B
Copenhagen, Denmark1,295 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A beautiful church, with its dome visible over most of Copenhagen. Inside, you'll find a circular interior, a bit different form most churches in the country. Also a bit darker than other churches, due to the rather small windows positioned rather high up around the huge hall. At the entrance visitors are asked to respect the silence, and indeed, it is very quiet, suitable for contemplation. When seen from the outside, don't hesitate to also see the inside. It's free.
Written February 17, 2020
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GoAlong2
Seattle, WA893 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
This ornate church with an impressive dome attracts many tourists throughout the day. We quietly slipped into one of the pews to contemplate the art and the architecture. At times, a guided tour of the dome is available for a small fee.
Written February 8, 2023
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Squidhead
Costa Mesa, CA444 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
I enjoyed photographing and visiting the Marble Church in Copenhagen. Like another recent reviewer, I always attend church when I travel, even if I don't speak the language, though for my short visit I chose a service at another church. But I did go inside this church and enjoyed it. The dome, as you can imagine, is beautiful to behold (inside I mean) and the rest of the inside is lovely as well. The light comes in through the dome and really illuminates the inside. I loved the bright blue background and gold stars above the altar. Please do visit this church whilst in Copenhagen.
Written September 26, 2021
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John B
Toronto, Canada2,873 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A beautiful, round church (also known as the Marble Church) which was constructed over a long period beginning in the 1750s and not completed until 1894. It is quite opulent with a gorgeous domed ceiling. Entrance is free but access is restricted on Friday and Sunday mornings. Tours of the dome are available Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm for 50DKK.
Written September 9, 2023
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David D
1,212 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
The church is free to enter, but may occasionally be closed for services and concerts. Visitors are asked to be respectful and quiet, as befits a place of worship. The church is free to enter, but there is a fee to climb the dome. The interior of the dome has images of the various apostles all around it. It is a peaceful place and if you are near Amalienborg it is well worth visiting.
Written July 5, 2023
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Treasa O
County Dublin, Ireland29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
This is a very attractive landmark in Copenhagen. I would recommend taking some time to appreciate it from both the outside and the inside. It is also very conveniently located right by a metro stop sharing its name, but is very easy to find when walking nearby, thanks to its impressive tall green dome. We were lucky enough to visit on a weekend day, giving us the option of paying a small extra fee (€5) to access the view from the dome (a limited amount of tickets are available at 13:00 on Saturdays and Sundays). This was our favourite view of Copenhagen during our trip (we also accessed views at the Round Tower, Christianborg and Our Saviour's Church).
Written May 7, 2023
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simply-peregrinating
Waddington, UK2,723 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
The huge dome is a real standout and can be seen from quite a way off, despite the chuch being quite hemmed in by other buildings. It is close to Amalienborg Palace and can be easily reached from there. It is worth looking at the outside and noticing several statues of Biblical figures. Internally the dome dominates the cavernous space.
Written August 16, 2020
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Chris M
Wetherby, UK1,675 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
The dome of this church is visible over the top of some nearby buildings. There are clear notices on entry requesting silence, which was being observed by all. The large and spacious circular interior is very impressive overall. It is airy and bright and, especially the dome, where the colours used add to to the spectacle. The organ is set high on an alcove in the wall. The original foundation stone was laid in 1749, but the church was finally consecrated in 1894! A stone in an internal wall near the entrance contains the names of all presiding priests since that date. Definitely worth visiting
Written October 10, 2022
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Philip L
Ipswich, UK223 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Although we did not have time to wait for the tour of the dome, it was very worth while stepping into the church. The interior of the marble dome is truly eye catching and only reveals its full splendour from inside the church. I read a notice that said tours were only at 1pm and were for a limited number of people.
Written September 6, 2024
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Baross
Spikkestad, Norway2,005 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
As always, I take a lot of pictures of churches. Probably has 10,000 churches from 34 countries in Europe and had to remove this one which had its own metro stop and stuff.

Nothing special looking from the outside and this time I chose to go inside and take pictures and talk to someone up there who is no longer with me.

The weather was very bad that day, so it was easier to go inside and take some pictures and have a chat with the boss up there.

The church is located in the Frederiksstaden area in Frederiks gate and is also called Frederiks kirke.

Opened in 1749 after many years of construction. And in the 19th century, this was also rebuilt for many years.

The architects came from Denmark as well as other countries. The first person to try got 5 attempts and they were not completely satisfied, so they brought in others as well.

Frederik the Fifth was the one who financed the church and when he died the heir Christian the 7th did not really want the church. And the years flew by.

There was a stop in the building process for over 100 years, so everything went at half-time for a long time.
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Written January 6, 2024
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