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The Black Church

The Black Church

4.5 (4,502 reviews)
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Best time to visit

Tidligt om morgenen er ideelt for at undgå folkemængder og nyde lyset, der fremhæver detaljer på facaden. Foråret byder på behagelige temperaturer til at udforske i ro og mag.

Budget tips

Indgangen koster normalt under 5 euro og er gratis på nationale helligdage for lokale beboere. Køb af et kombineret pas med andre nærliggende steder kan spare penge.

Recommended for

Historieelskere, Nysgerrige på religiøs arkitektur, Klassisk musikelskere

Plan your visit

30-45 min

About

Quick facts: The church houses an impressive collection of over 100,000 metal ex-votos, one of the largest in Europe. Its name comes from the dark color of its walls, the result of smoke from historical fires and pollution centuries ago.

Highlights: A special feature is its facade covered by an inscription in Gothic German that invites reflection, visible only from a specific point near the entrance. Inside, the Baroque organ with 4,000 pipes offers concerts filling the church with deep and resonant sounds.

Insider tips

  • Tag behagelige sko på til det ujævne gulv inden i kirken.
  • Tag billeder af facaden fra det nordøstlige hjørne for at fange de gotiske indskrifter.
  • Undgå middagstimerne for at slippe for de fleste turister.
  • Nyd orgelkoncerterne for en unik oplevelse, som ikke alle kender til.

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