Ekshärad Church, Ekshärad, Sweden

Ekshärad Church was built between 1686-1688 and it is a timbered cruciform church with a shingle roof. There is a font from the 13th century, raredos and sacrament cabinet from the Middle Ages. On the organ loft you can see a series of funny portaits of kings. Ekshärad church is famous for its beautiful forged crosses of which the most are symbolising the tree of life.

References:

varmland.se

Address

932, Ekshärad, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1686-1688
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.varmland.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hubert Schraad (2 years ago)
Beautiful, worth seeing church in the strict Nordic style with the associated cemetery, which offers a special feature of grave crosses. Visitation is possible. Worth a stopover.....

Gia VF (3 years ago)
Was close to the public

Alison Smith (6 years ago)
Beautiful church

Mats Clinth (6 years ago)
Vacker gammal träkyrka

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