Tumbo Church, Kvicksund, Sweden

The medieval Tumbo church is very well-preserved. It was built in a Romanesque style in the 1100s. The sacristy and porch were added in the 15th century. The original tower was collapsed in 1734 and the new one was built couple of years later.

The pulpit was made in 1630. The sandstone-made font date from the 1100s and polyptychs date also from the Middle Ages.

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Linda Zindysessan (2 years ago)
Nice and cozy church with a beautiful location

Helene Hörberg (2 years ago)
Nice little medieval church.

Mikael Gustavsson (3 years ago)
Nice old church. The priest on Thursday was fantastic and brilliant.

Gunnar Holm (3 years ago)
A very beautiful place with a very old church.

Roland Lennartsson (6 years ago)

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