Eksta Church

Eksta, Sweden

The oldest part of Eksta Church is the tower, dating from the 13th century and still unchanged. The rest of the church is also from the Middle Ages, but was heavily rebuilt in 1838. The church still has four medieval portals, in both Romanesque and Gothic style. The interior of the church is largely Neoclassical, dating from the 1838 renovation. A few traces of medieval frescos have survived on the walls, as have a single stained glass window pane.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

543, Eksta, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nahoj Grebdron (2 years ago)
took me two years to remember if I'd even been here so couldn't be more meh.

Hugo Roa (2 years ago)
Loved it

Emil Almberg (3 years ago)
Cool in the summer heat. Inspiring environment

Anders Tengquist (6 years ago)
Stämningsfull Gotlandskyrka

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