Church of the Holy Cross

Ronneby, Sweden

Only the church remains from the medieval Ronneby. The building of the Holy Cross Church was started at the end of the 12th century. Already during the first half of the 13th century, the church was made twice as big. The church was rebuilt even more during the 14th and 15th centuries, because Ronneby became a town.

Address

Kyrkogatan 20, Ronneby, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.visitblekinge.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tina Möller (11 months ago)
Very nice church with nice writings and drawings on the ceiling

Marie Andersson (12 months ago)
A very beautiful church with old plaster paintings.

SVC (3 years ago)
It was great to walk around the cobbled streets, admire the houses and the gardens. Church has impressive paintings on the interior.

خـــم بــار حـمي (7 years ago)
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