Fardhem Church

Hemse, Sweden

The current Romanesque church in Fardhem was built originally in the late 1100s and it is one of the oldest churches in Gotland. The nave was built in c. 1200 and tower in late 1200s. The sacristy dates from restoration made in 1871-1872. The font pedestal is the oldest inventory in the church, dating from the 1100s. The pulpit was made in 1720 and organs in 1899.

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

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Rasmus Wallin (20 months ago)
Well it doesn't have a rooster just a Drake
Liza Magnusson (2 years ago)
It is a beautiful church!
Annika Lilja (2 years ago)
Beautiful church, very special with its unusual architecture. Located in a scenic location, close to the plain. Well worth a stop on the way ??
Eva Langley (3 years ago)
Wonderful little asylum church.
Andreas Hård (3 years ago)
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