Abbey Gate

The Abbey Gate in , , is the former gatehouse of Absalon's Sorø Abbey dating from about 1200. It now affords access to the grounds of , which include the old abbey church, Denmark's longest church building, and is claimed to be the oldest inhabited house in Denmark.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Akademihaven and Sorø Abbey Church.

Park
is a park.

Church
is a church located in the town of . It was founded by Danish archbishop Absalon and built by Cistercians in the period from 1161 to 1201. is situated 130 metres southeast of Abbey Gate.

Square
Photo: Swedish National Heritage Board, Public domain.
is a square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sorø and Døjringe.

is a town in municipality on the island of Zealand in east with a population of 8,415. It lies on the northeastern shore of Lake.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km north of Abbey Gate.

Village
is a village, which is situated 7 km east of Abbey Gate.

Abbey Gate

Latitude
55.43111° or 55° 25′ 52″ north
Longitude
11.55566° or 11° 33′ 20″ east
Open location code
9F7HCHJ4+C7
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

“Abbey Gate” goes by many names.
  • Danish: “Klosterporten”
  • “Klosterporten”

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