Sorø Klosterkirke


Sorø Klosterkirke 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.
Sorø Academy Foundation is responsible for Sorø Abbey. The foundation also operates Sorø Academy.
The abbey contains a number of royal graves including that of Archbishop Absalon, King Christopher II, Queen Euphemia, King Valdemar Atterdag, and King Olaf Haraldsen.