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Antvorskov, Medieval monastery ruins in Slagelse, Denmark.

Stone foundations and remnants form a four-winged structure, where the southern section contained the fifth largest church in medieval Denmark.

King Valdemar I established Antvorskov in 1164 as the main Scandinavian monastery for the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

The monastery transformed into a royal castle in 1580, where King Frederik II resided until his death in 1588.

The archaeological site opens to visitors as a public ruin park, displaying medieval architecture through preserved foundation walls.

Archaeological excavations revealed early hospital buildings with advanced heating systems and bathrooms from the medieval period.

Location: Slagelse Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.39111,11.36278

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:32

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