The Marble Church of Copenhagen

The Marble Church, also known as Frederick's Church, is Copenhagen's prime example of baroque architecture. Situated directly across from Amalienborg Palace, it draws inspiration from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Construction of the Marble Church commenced in 1749 under the directive of King Frederick V but was halted two decades later due to budgetary constraints. Designed initially in Rococo style by architect Nicolai Eigtved, the church eventually took 150 years to complete, adopting a pure baroque style.

Easily distinguishable from Copenhagen's other monuments, the green dome of the Marble Church stands out amidst the Danish architectural austerity. Fun fact—it's the favorite church for Danish weddings.

The Marble Dome

The most striking feature of the Marble Church is its marble dome. Boasting a diameter of 101 feet across (31 meters) and towering at 164 feet high (50 meters), it's the largest dome in all of Scandinavia.

Internally, the dome is adorned with paintings of the twelve apostles, interspersed with medallions representing the sacraments of Catholicism. Climbing to the top offers breathtaking views of Amalienborg Palace and the heart of Copenhagen.