Brorson's Church

Brorson's Church is a place of worship in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, featuring Byzantine and late Romanesque design with red brick walls, granite corners, and a square central tower rising above a cruciform plan. Large rose windows crown the southeast entrance portal, while the interior contains lime frescos depicting Christ alongside evangelist symbols.

Architect Thorvald Jørgensen, who later designed Christiansborg Palace, completed construction in 1901 working with master mason Vilhelm Køhler. The church was built to serve the growing population and spiritual needs of the Nørrebro neighborhood during this period.

The interior displays glass paintings by artist Axel Hou and wall verses by the Danish poet Hans Adolph Brorson, whose name the church bears. These works shape the spiritual experience as visitors move through the space.

A double granite staircase leads to the southeast entrance portal where visitors can easily enter the building. The interior layout is straightforward and accessible, with clear sightlines toward the altar area.

The altarpiece is the only one of its kind in the world, created as a graffiti artwork by artist Brandon Lewis and architect Tue Bondo Arentoft. This brings an unexpected fusion of classical religious art with contemporary street culture into a sacred space.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1901

Architects: Thorvald Jørgensen

Address: Rantzausgade 49, 2200 København N

Website: http://brorsons.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.68750,12.54610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23