Elev Church
Discover Elev Church, north of Aarhus - a small medieval church dating from the 12th century with no bell tower. Explore the church’s historical features, from the stone relief above the entrance to the baptismal font and the altarpiece.
A small church with a special history
Visit Elev Church, north of Aarhus, which dates back as far as the 12th century. This small medieval church has one distinctive feature: it has no church tower. Instead, the church bell hangs in an opening in the gable.
Spot Christ as a Viking chieftain
Take a look at the distinctive stone relief above the entrance to the porch. Here, Christ is depicted as a triumphant Viking chieftain with four figures beneath his outstretched arms. Can you spot the apostle Peter with his key?
Explore the church interior
Inside, you can experience several hundred years of history. See the old granite baptismal font, the pulpit from the 16th century and the beautiful Renaissance-style altarpiece from around 1600. Even the pews have preserved sections dating from the 17th century.
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