Edestad Church

Ronneby, Sweden

Edestad church was probably built in the 1200s and it was a popular pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages due the adjacent 'holy' spring. The cruficix dates from the 1300s and the pulpit from 1600s. The Rococo style altarpiece was painted in 1763.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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sv.wikipedia.org

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Nadja Stahlin (10 months ago)
Julotta which was so beautiful, a short sermon by the priest, solo singing, trumpet and powerful organ music, everything was so incredibly beautiful this Christmas morning 2023
Cristi (2 years ago)
It was great to walk around the cobbled streets, admire the houses and the gardens. Church has impressive paintings on the interior.
Ingela Ivarsson (2 years ago)
The Church of the Holy Cross is located on a hill in central Ronneby. The old medieval church is well preserved and rich in decorations and plaster paintings.
Staffan Söderlund (3 years ago)
Beautiful church from the 12th century. Very attractive interior, especially the cross vaults are interesting. There are many other decorations that are worth seeing.
mika oyry (3 years ago)
Very unique church, feel of deep piece.
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