Sorø Klosterkirke

Sorø Klosterkirke and grounds.
Bishop Absalon's gravestone in the monastery church in Sorø

Sorø Klosterkirke (i.e. Sorø Abbey Church) is located in the Danish town of Sorø. It was founded by Danish archbishop Absalon and built by Cistercians in the period from 1161-1201. It is made of red brick, which was a new material for the time. It is built similar style to the Abbey of Fontenay. The church contains royal graves.

Coordinates: 55°27′N 11°33′E / 55.450°N 11.550°E