Rinkaby Church

Rinkaby, Sweden

Rinkaby Church, made of brick, dates probably from the mid-1200s. The most interesting detail are rich mural paintings in vaults. Frescoes were done by so-called Vittskövle master or his students in the 15th century. The paintings describe year seasons in peasant's life. The pulpit dates from the 17th century.

References:
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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Kyrkvägen 3, Rinkaby, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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User Reviews

Rolf Hellqvist (5 years ago)
A small and nice church.
Lars Johansson (5 years ago)
Rinkaby is not very hospitable, no beautiful surroundings
P-O Persson (6 years ago)
Good childhood
romywebb se (7 years ago)
Liten trevlig kyrkobyggnad men platsen känns lite övergiven.
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