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St. Catharinæ Church
- Ribe’s beautiful abbey
church
St. Catharinæ Church and Abbey St. Catharinæ was founded in 1228 by the mendicant friars of the Dominican order, also known in Denmark as The Black Friars. The current church dates from around 1400 and is the third church to occupy the site. In the High Middle Ages, there were no less than 10 churches and four abbeys in Ribe, but following the Reformation in 1536 only the cathedral was allowed to remain along with the church of St. Catharinæ which continued to function as a parish church while the abbey served as an infirmary. The abbey is one of the best preserved in Denmark, and the beautiful cloister garden is open to visitors.
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The church and the abbey were
named after Catherine, an Egyptian
princess who was martyred in 307
for her Christian beliefs. In the
centre of Sct. Catharinæ Plads
square stands a fountain dedicated
to St. Catherine.
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| 01.05.-30.09. |
10-12 + 14-17 |
| 01.10.-30.04. |
10-12 + 14-16 |
NB! Only open to the public when there are no religious services or events taking place.
| Entrance to the church is free |
| Entré til klostergården |
| Adults |
kr. 5 |
Children under the
age of 14 |
Gratis |
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