Håstad Church

Lund, Sweden

Håstad Church was built in the 1200s in Gothic style. The tower was added later in the Middle Ages. It remained untouched until 1861, when it was restored by the design of C. G. Brunius. The font and wooden sculptures date from the 16th century. The triptych is also medieval. The altarpiece was painted by Justus Lundsgård on 1930.

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Address

Håstads bygata 6, Lund, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anders Magnusson (4 years ago)
Nice little church

Jeanette Kvist (5 years ago)
Be very happy to get there. They are doing a nice job at the cemetery. Super nice

toomas susi (5 years ago)
Quiet

Lars Johansson (7 years ago)
Håstad bjuder på historiens vingslag

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