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Church of Our Saviour

Skt Annae Gade 29, Copenhagen 1416, Denmark (Christianshavn)
+45 3254 6883
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Ranked #5 of 183 attractions in Copenhagen
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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N.Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

From a distance, the steeple was stunning and very distinctive. As we approached I was very disappointed with the immediate surroundings of the church grounds though. The stone gate posts had been closed in with plywood and copious peeling posters were hanging from them with many large pieces lying on the ground around the base. If the brickwork was exposed... More

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Atlanta GA
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62 attraction reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

You absolutely need to climb the Steppal for one of the best views of the city. According to the story we were told by a guide, the architect designed the steppal to spiral the other way and when he saw the finished product he climbed to the top and jumped to his death. Have confirmed that the story is true... More

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Macungie, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Well worth the walk to get to. But beware, it is single track at the top going to the final walkway. Not much scared of heights, until then.

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Buffalo, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

One of my favorite churches with a unique spiral staircase on the steeple. Well worth the walk across the bridge.

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Liverpool
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

A welcome, cool place to rest while trekking round Christianshavn. The spiral spire is instantly recognisable from all over the city, but the interior is also delightful, with its huge elephant carvings and impressive paintings. Climbing the spire needs a good head for heights and lots of stamina, which lets me out on both points, but I'm sure the view... More

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Krefeld, Germany
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24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Church itself was closed for a funeral but still climbed to the top of the tower. Got there right when it opened so didn't have to worry about people coming down the stairs yet. Some steep steps but always plenty of handrails and small platforms to step onto to let people pass. Nice views from wooden platform, but you should... More

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Orlando, Florida
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Go ahead! Make the trek up the stairs! It's free if you buy the Copenhagen Card, which you just show at the desk as you enter. The wooden stairs get steeper and smaller as you go up the spire, but they are well maintained. Watch your head, the higher you go, the less headroom there is. If you go fast,... More

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Toronto
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46 reviews 46 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We really enjoyed this attraction. We managed the steep climb to the top of the steeple which provided wonderful views of the city, even though the day was overcast. Not sure how curioustraveler99 managed it but there was a booth inside the church where we purchased our tickets (35000 kr each ) to climb to the top. Its still worth... More

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Athens
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
260 helpful votes 260 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Indeed worth the 400something steps for the amazing view of the city. It is free too, so go now, till the municipality realizes they are doing us a big favor!

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

My wife wanted to try this so I gave it a go. You walk up a lot of wooden steps inside the spire, some of which are quite step and the low beams mean you have to watch your head sometimes. The final staircase inside is extremely tight but it takes you to the staircase outside which creates the spiral... More

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