Frederiks Kirke Marmorkirken
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Why go
- The 31-metre dome, the largest church dome in Scandinavia.
- The church’s place in the grand Frederiksstaden plan developed with Amalienborg Palace.
- Works of art by Thorvaldsen.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Dome frescoThe dome decoration shows the 12 apostles, painted by C.N. Overgaard from Henrik Olrik’s sketches.Dome ceiling, viewed from inside the church
- Grundtvig statueA statue of N. F. S. Grundtvig stands by the front entrance.By the front entrance
- Kierkegaard statueKierkegaard is among the theologians and church figures whose statues encircle the grounds.Church grounds
- Marble pulpitEmanuel Monberg’s marble pulpit was installed beside the northwest pillar in 1930–31.Beside the northwest pillar1930–31
Know before you go
- The church is open during the day for prayer and quiet reflection. Sightseeing is unavailable during services.
- Dome visits are limited to 15 people per tour. The dome is inaccessible during services, concerts or bad weather.
- The front portico is under repair, with scaffolding to the right of the main door.
- Private wedding photos may be taken outside by the large staircase, on its left side or at a side entrance.
Interesting facts3
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Gold and silver jubilee medals remain inside the foundation stone beneath the present altar.
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Proposals for the unfinished church included a concert hall, a constitutional monument, a Thorvaldsen museum and a gas holder.
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1920
A memorial plaque for C.F. Tietgen and his wife, made by Niels Skovgaard, dates from around 1920.
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History
Tietgen’s purchase came with a requirement to complete the church to the old plans and transfer it back to the state.
- 1740Nicolai Eigtved designed the church as part of the Frederiksstaden plan and to mark the Oldenburg dynasty’s 300th coronation jubilee.
- 1749King Frederik V laid the foundation stone.
- 1756Nicolas-Henri Jardin took over construction and revised the design after Eigtved’s death.
- 1770Johann Friedrich Struensee halted construction, leaving the church unfinished.
- 1874The state sold the ruin and adjoining land to Carl Frederik Tietgen, who financed completion and commissioned Ferdinand Meldahl. Meldahl took over after illness forced architect Christian Zwingmann to stop working.
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- 1894The completed church was consecrated on 19 August, 145 years after its foundation stone was laid.
How to get there
- TrainA Cityringen metro station lies beneath the church.
Sources: Frederik's Church - Wikipedia · Marmorkirken | Church | Marmorkirken, Frederiks… · historie | Marmorkirken · admission | Marmorkirken · Marmorkirken - Wikipedia · Frederikskirche - Wikipedia · Marmorkirken - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Website
- marmorkirken.dk/
- Phone
- +45 33 91 27 06
Questions and answers
Is Frederiks Kirke Marmorkirken built from marble?
Despite its Marble Church nickname, the completed design used limestone instead of the marble originally planned.
Is there a memorial to Frederiks Kirke Marmorkirken’s benefactor?
A memorial plaque to C.F. Tietgen and his wife was made by Niels Skovgaard around 1920.
How did the original design for Frederiks Kirke Marmorkirken differ from the church today?
The unbuilt design called for a much taller dome spanning 45 metres and resting on the outer wall, two freestanding towers, and a huge columned entrance.
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