St. Mary's Church (Sankt Marienkirche), Sønderborg

This is St. Mary's Church (Sct. Marie Kirke) in Sønderborg.Location: Kirke Allé, 6400 Sønderborg (Old Town, near the pedestrian zone)Year of construction: Originally built in the 12th century, expanded several times (especially in the 16th and 17th centuries)Architectural style: Late Gothic style with Romanesque and Baroque elementsMaterial: Brick masonry with a fieldstone baseSpecial feature: The church stands on a slightly elevated position overlooking the harbor area. The slender tower with a clock is a defining feature of the townscape.Evangelical Lutheran Parish ChurchRegular services, concerts, cultural eventsDuring the Reformation, it was converted from a Catholic to a Protestant church.Contains old gravestones and a richly decorated Baroque altar.The church is a central landmark of Sønderborg's Old Town and is one of the most important historical buildings on the island of Als.