St Martin's Church, Næstved

St Martin's Church, Næstved
Sankt Mortens Kirke
St Martin's Church, Næstved
55°13′47″N 11°45′39″E / 55.22972°N 11.76083°E / 55.22972; 11.76083
LocationNæstved
CountryDenmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Previous denominationCatholic
History
Foundedc. 1200
DedicationSt. Martin of Tours
Architecture
Functional statusFunctional
Style

St Martin's Church (Danish: Sankt Mortens Kirke) is located in Næstved on the Danish island of Sealand. It is one of the city's medieval churches. Known from records since approximately 1280, it is believed to have been built and put into service around 1200. The building was constructed as the city's parish church. It is dedicated to St Martin of Tours considered its patron saint. It is one of the five Church of Denmark churches in Næstved; the other four are the St Peter's Church, St John's Church, Herlufsholm Church and Holsted Church. St Martin's Church and St Peter's Church are located on perpendicular streets, the former situated on Riddergade, while the latter is on Kobmagergade.