Lärbro Church

Lärbro, Sweden

Lärbro Church was probably built between 1260-1280. The unusual octagonal steeple was erected in the 1300s. The interior date made mainly from the times after Reformation. The murals in the church vaults are originals. In the chancel ﬂoor, by the chancel portal, there is a tombstone in memory of Nicolaus (Nils) Taksten from 1274.

To the west of church is a defence tower, which dates from the 12th century. It was built several storeys high with a lavatory on the third ﬂoor. Today, the defence tower is used as a belfry.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Korsbyvägen 35, Lärbro, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1260-1280
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.segotland.se

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Håkan Hansen (2 years ago)
Fint!!

Ulla Lindroth (3 years ago)
En fantastisk konsert

Tobias Baube (3 years ago)
Super schön. Wer gerade durch Lärbro durchfährt, sollte hier anhalten!

lillfoten (3 years ago)
Mycket vacker, gammal kyrka.

NoMe Importa (3 years ago)
Nyrenoverad och vacker kyrka. Värt ett besök om ni har vägarna förbi.

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