Slöta Church

Vartofta, Sweden

The medieval church of Slöta was burned down by Danish troops no less than three times: 1278, 1450 and 1566. It was finally demolished after it was once again burned down by lightning in 1754. The present Gustavian style church was completed in 1820.

There are some artefacts surviving from the older churches like the font dating from the 12th century and pulpit made in 18th century.

References:

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Address

2804, Vartofta, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1820
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tove Blomberg (7 months ago)
Beautiful church located on a hill overlooking the beautiful agricultural landscape. Large parking lot.

Nettan Hermansson (8 months ago)
The church is on a hill with a nice view. The cemetery is well maintained. Quiet in the church

Jonas Larsson (18 months ago)
Nice church in a nice landscape.

Suss (18 months ago)
Cozy little church. Absolutely wonderful priest who could joke about it in a natural way

Ingela Ivarsson (2 years ago)
Slöta kyrka welcomes visitors with color tones in mainly blue and gold. The church room has decorations of several golden crosses and the decorations of the pulpit and sound ceiling are also illuminated by golden decorations. The church room exudes space even though the ceiling is quite low. Slöta church is well worth a visit.

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