Västergarn Church

Gotland, Sweden

The building of Västergarn Church was started around 1250, and it comprises no more than a chancel. Economic troubles put a stop to the building of the rest of the church. There is also a foundation of another church and the remains of a medieval defence tower.

Address

575 Västergarn, Gotland, Sweden

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Details

Founded: ca.1250
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.segotland.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

John Askling (2 years ago)
Very beautiful church with a welcoming cemetery. Extra great praise to the congregation that the church was also open early when I visited. Would very much like to visit the church at a service. Highly recommend visiting this beautiful sacred place!

Jan Ohlström (2 years ago)
Hi, old church from the Middle Ages I guess. Fin.????

Niklas Thulin (2 years ago)
Incredibly nice and old church!

Tobias H (3 years ago)
Small but very cool church! Almost as wide as long ?

krille kolmo (5 years ago)
Fin kyrka väldigt välskött

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