Gothem Church

Gothem, Sweden

Gothem church is one of the biggest in Gotland. The oldest part, apsis and sacristy date from the 1200s. The tower was completed around 1350. It was damaged by lightning in the 19th century and restored. The church bell is the largest medieval one in Gotland, made in 1374.

The interior is decorated with mural paintings dating from the 14th century. There are remains of the older church outside and also a defence tower built in the 12th century.

References:

Wikipedia
Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Prästgården 927, Gothem, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Ejnar Zacho Rath (3 years ago)
Desværre lukket da vi var der, men flot udefra.

Jonathan G (4 years ago)
Nice paintings and a collection of old items from 1200. Painted by an german painter with very lively figures. Worth a visit.

Sanna Kauhanen (4 years ago)
More worth seeing than other churches located all over Gotland.

emil e (4 years ago)
Interesting, very beautiful church.

Anders Tengquist (7 years ago)
Vacker Gotlandskyrka

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