Frederick's Church

Frederick’s Church in Copenhagen is also known as the Marble Church. It was commissioned by Frederick V, who wanted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his family. The author of the project was the architect Nikolai Aigtved, who took as a basis the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. Construction lasted more than a hundred years, as the building was originally conceived entirely of marble, which in fact proved too expensive an idea.

The main architectural feature of the Church of Frederick is its dome, which has a diameter of 31 meters and is one of the largest in Europe. The temple is made in Baroque style. Outside it is decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures of Danish saints, and inside it is decorated with frescoes and paintings by local artists. Special attention should be paid to stained glass windows, which were made to order in a famous Italian workshop. The interior of the temple is no less rich than the outside. Especially striking is the gilded iconostasis and carved mahogany benches.