Fridlevstad Church

Rödeby, Sweden

Fridlevstad Church, built in the late 1100s or early 1200s, is one of the oldest in Blekinge region. The stone church could also had defensive purposes. It was burned and looted during the Northern Seven Years' War (1563-1570) by Swedish troops and only walls survived. After the war the church was completely rebuilt and again in the 18th century.

The altarpiece dates from the 17th century and contains a painting depicting the Last Supper. The font is carved from oak and is late 18th century work. The pulpit is thought to be made by the same master.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Björkerydsvägen 18D, Rödeby, Sweden

See all sites in Rödeby

Details

Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.visitblekinge.se

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Skärfva Manor (7,8 km)

Fredrikskyrkan (12,4 km)
Naval Museum (12,6 km)
Trefaldighetskyrkan (12,4 km)
Blekinge County Museum (12,2 km)
Church of the Holy Cross (17,3 km)
Naval Port of Karlskrona (12,6 km)
Admiralty Church (12,9 km)
Hjortsberga Church (9,4 km)
Ramdala Church (17,3 km)

User Reviews

Carina Bygde'n (2 years ago)
Very nice church! To just sit and look at all the fine decorations of the church and all its vaults on the roof. You feel calm and peaceful when you sit there at a fair. Good priest too, friendly and understanding in communication? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ //Carina Bygdén

Camilla Karlsson (3 years ago)
Happy baptism day for our little grandson ❤

Ingela Ivarsson (3 years ago)
Rödeby church has a lot to offer with its rich decorations and details. The church room provides light and space. The windows in the choir are colorful and tell biblical stories. The artist Eva Spångberg's relief Jesus and the children is one of all the beautiful objects found in the church. Rödeby Church is well worth a visit.

Lilli 63 (6 years ago)
Beautiful church with a fantastic priest. Continue like that!

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Following Hadrian

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.

Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.