Gothem Church

Photo of Gothem Church
Click to see in full size and more photos

Description

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.

Medieval churches in SwedenMedieval churches in GotlandReligious sites in SwedenAll sites in GothemConsolidation

Address
Prästgården 927, Gothem, Sweden

Established
13th century

More Information

Show on Google Maps

Historic sites nearby

St. Lawrence's Church Ruins
27,2 KM

Saint Lawrence’s church (Sankt Lars) was built in the central parish around 1210-1220. In the same cemetery a German parish ...
Visby Old Town
27,3 KM

The town of Visby in Sweden was in 1995 chosen by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. The town has a city wall that is ...
St. Catherine's Church Ruins
27,2 KM

The constrcution of St. Catherine’s church was started in the 1250s and continued through the 14th century. It was ac ...
Gotland Museum
27,3 KM

The fine Gotlands Fornsal Museum provides comprehensive coverage of Visby's past. Housed in an 18th century distillery and a ...
Visby Cathedral
27,1 KM

Visby Cathedral (also known as St. Mary’s Church) is the only survived medieval church in Visby. It was originally built fo ...
St. Clement Church Ruins
27,2 KM

To the south of St Nicholas's Church, among houses, are the remains of the Romanesque church of St Clement, built in the midd ...