Akebäck Church

Visby, Sweden

Akebäck Church was inaugurated in 1149, but the current nave, choir and apse were built in the late 1100s. The strong tower was built in the 1200s. The font originates from the 1200s, wooden crucifix from 1400s, altar and pulpit from 1600s. The big chandelier was donated to the church in 1850.

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Address

606, Visby, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Vide Jupiter (15 months ago)
they were a little crutch for me I'm big

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Birgitta Kjellström (2 years ago)
A stunningly beautiful church

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