Antvorskov, Medieval monastery ruins in Slagelse, Denmark.
Antvorskov is a monastery ruin in Slagelse made up of stone walls forming a four-part building complex. The southern wing once housed one of Denmark's largest churches from the medieval period.
King Valdemar I founded Antvorskov in 1164 as the primary monastery for the Order of Saint John in Scandinavia. The site later became a royal residence under King Frederick II, who lived there until 1588.
The monastery transformed into a royal castle in 1580, where King Frederik II resided until his death in 1588.
The site is open to visitors as a public ruin park displaying preserved foundation walls of the medieval building. Pathways are easy to walk, and information signs help visitors understand the layout.
Excavations uncovered medieval hospital buildings featuring surprisingly advanced heating systems and bathrooms. These findings show that medical care was organized at a high level at the monastery during the Middle Ages.
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