Olaf Haraldsen in the context of Sorø Klosterkirke


Olaf Haraldsen in the context of Sorø Klosterkirke
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👉 Olaf Haraldsen in the context of Sorø Klosterkirke

Sorø Abbey Church (Danish: Sorø Klosterkirke) is a church located in the Danish town of Sorø. It was founded by Danish archbishop Absalon and built by Cistercians in the period from 1161 to 1201. It is made of red brick, which was a new material for the time, and built similar style to the Abbey of Fontenay.

The abbey contains a number of royal graves including that of Archbishop Absalon, King Christopher II, Queen Euphemia, King Valdemar Atterdag, and King Olaf Haraldsen. Sorø Academy Foundation (Stiftelsen Sorø Akademi), which also operates Sorø Academy, is responsible for the Abbey.

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