Härlanda Church Ruins

Gothenburg, Sweden

Härlanda Church Ruins are the remains of a medieval church in Gothenburg, Sweden close to the picturesque housing area Bagaregården. The church was built in the first part of the 12th century and torn down in 1528 by request from Gustavus I, King of Sweden to build a new church in Nya Lödöse, the precursor of Gothenburg which was founded in 1621.

References:

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Address

Vidkärrsgatan 36, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

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Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Henrik Aberg (3 years ago)
A nice place that remains after almost 500 years. (Gustav Vasa ordered the church to be demolished in 1528. I was there for an ecumenical service. There are four Wednesday evenings (6.30pm) in the summer. Next Wednesday (17/8) is the last time for this year.

Wilhelm Hall (5 years ago)
Be here for delivery. A worth seeing place.

Peter Luketa (5 years ago)
Thrived and felt happy

jo grehn (5 years ago)
A quiet oasis

Fredrik Höggärde (6 years ago)
A beautiful ruin in the middle of Gothenburg. Something rubbish but otherwise a nice experience.

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