Gunnfjauns Chapel Ruins, Ljugarn, Sweden

Gunnfjauns Chapel in Ardre parish was probably built as a chapel for the medieval marketplace of Kaupungsklint in the 1300s. Today it lies in ruins.

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frede klemmer (2 years ago)
This ruin is somewhat hidden and little visited on the side of the road. With a little leisure you can enjoy a very peaceful atmosphere here and let your thoughts immerse yourself in the past between the thick remains of the wall. Nothing sensational, rather quiet and dreamy. Unfortunately, there is no multilingual explanation on site.

Felix Klemmer (2 years ago)
Church ruins, probably from the middle of the 14th century. It is unclear whether this construction was ever completed. Impressive limestone walls up to 1.5 meters thick. The top of the walls is partly plastered with mortar, partly overgrown with moss and grass. The good condition of the "tracery window" in the east wall should be emphasized. According to legend, Gunnfjaun was the grandson of the legendary "Urgotlander" Tjelvar. Quiet place with few visitors. Well suited for drawing and relaxing.

Jochen Hinrichs (2 years ago)
Nice place to stay. Something hidden.

Gabriele Quirl (2 years ago)
If it's on the track you can look at it. Otherwise it's not really worth going the extra mile

Simon Hägg (5 years ago)
It is such a nice and cozy place.

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