Gjorslev
Gjorslev is a cruciform medieval castle located 17 km south-east of Køge, on the Stevns Peninsula, Stevns Municipality, some forty kilometres south of Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally owned by the Bishop of Roskilde, it is considered one of the most well-preserved examples of Gothic secular architecture in Denmark.
| Gjorslev | |
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Gjorslev | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Baroque |
| Location | Stevns Municipality |
| Country | Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55.3545°N 12.3779°E |
| Construction started | 1400 |
| Completed | 1588 |
| Client | Peder Jensen Lodehat |
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