Fru Alstad Church

Trelleborg, Sweden

A Romanesque Fru Alstad church was built in the 12th century, and later it was rebuilt to a magnificent Gothic style temple. The church was originally a pilgrimage church and below the cemetery are still remains from a spring made for sacrifices. The baptismal font is made of sandstone and descends from the 1100s. The triumph crucifix and mural paintigs date from the 1400s, altar from 1689 and pulpit from 1730s.

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Address

659, Trelleborg, Sweden

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Details

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

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jan Lanzow Nilsson (11 months ago)
Beautiful whitewashed 15th century church with sacrificial well on Söderslätt. Beautiful murals. Open 8 - 20 all year round. Well worth a visit.

Dervla Törnquist (12 months ago)
A beautiful old church.

Eilt Zandvoort (2 years ago)
Beautiful church but unfortunately not open for viewing

Janne Ulander (4 years ago)
Nice church on Söderslätt

Hassan khajeh Abdollahi (5 years ago)
Nice old church

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