Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
Frederiks Kirke / Marmorkirken
A Rococo church with one of Northern Europe's largest domes, aligned on the same axis as Amalienborg Palace.
Officially named Frederik's Church, construction began in 1749 but stalled for over a century when the funds ran out. It was finally completed in 1894 with funding from the financier Tietgen. The green copper dome is about 31 meters across, and its interior paintings are fine. The church is free to visit. Guided climbs to the dome cost about DKK 50 and run daily in summer and on weekends in other seasons. From the outer gallery of the dome you can look down over Amalienborg Palace and the Opera House. The church lies west of Amalienborg and fits well into a walking tour with the royal palace and Nyhavn.
Opening hours
Mon–Thu and Sat 10:00–17:00; Fri and Sun 12:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Amalienborg Palace
- Designmuseum Danmark
- Nyhavn
- Kastellet
- National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)
- Copenhagen Opera House
- Rosenborg Castle
- The Little Mermaid