Across the (man made) canal from Christiansborg is Holmens (islet) Kirke. This started life in 1563 as an anchor foundry but was converted to a chaped for sailors of the Danish fleet at the request of Christian IV in 1619. The present appearance dates from a significant makeover in 1641 - 1643 to make it better suited for worship. It is still the Navy's official church, and was used for the wedding of (now) Queen Margaret in 1967.
It is also the burial place of two of Denmark's most revered naval leaders:
Niels Juel
who crushed the Swedish fleet at Køge in 1677
Peder Tordenskjold who defeated Charles XII of Sweden during the Great Northern War of the early 18th century.
The front of the church.
Our group entering the church. Note the signature above the doorway.
The view from the back of the church as Inge (our guide) explains some of the details.
The ambo or pulpit. The hanging ship is a tradition in Scandinavian churches (at least Lutheran churches, such as this one), and is a nod to the seafaring traditions (and needs) of these nations.
The delicately carved altar piece.
And a nice looking organ.
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