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Founded: 12th centuryCategory: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)
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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Stefan Håkansson (4 years ago)
Torna Hällestad's church was built in the 1450s and is strategically located on a hill. The solid masonry testifies that the building was also used as a fortification during times of unrest. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the exterior is the three rune stones that were walled into the walls in the 19th century. Until then, they stood in the cemetery. The stones are being tested in memory of Toke Gormson, who may have been related to the Danish king Gorm.
Torna Hällestad's church was built in the 1450s and is strategically located on a hill. The solid masonry testifies that the building was also used as a fortification during times of unrest. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the exterior is the three rune stones that were walled into the walls in the 19th century. Until then, they stood in the cemetery. The stones are being tested in memory of Toke Gormson, who may have been related to the Danish king Gorm.
Giorgio Berardi (4 years ago)
Hällestad Church is really a jewel. A pity that the original church from the 11th century went the way of most of the buildings from the era, with subsequent destructions always lurking either because of materials or religious strife. Though hidden away in a hamlet with less than 1000 inhabitants, it is well worth a detour. The church's vaulted ceiling is decorated by lovely frescoes, and an additional curiosity about Hällestad church is to be found on its outer walls, which have three 11th century runic stones inlaid.
Hällestad Church is really a jewel. A pity that the original church from the 11th century went the way of most of the buildings from the era, with subsequent destructions always lurking either because of materials or religious strife. Though hidden away in a hamlet with less than 1000 inhabitants, it is well worth a detour. The church's vaulted ceiling is decorated by lovely frescoes, and an additional curiosity about Hällestad church is to be found on its outer walls, which have three 11th century runic stones inlaid.
Alf Engdahl (5 years ago)
A wonderfully beautiful and well-kept church. Host a great detour
A wonderfully beautiful and well-kept church. Host a great detour
Acki Salomonsson (5 years ago)
My church ... small nice with nice ceiling paintings where I find / get the calm.
My church ... small nice with nice ceiling paintings where I find / get the calm.
