Kinne-Vedum Church

Götene, Sweden

Kinne-Vedum church was built of sandstone in the late 12th century by German master Othelric. It is one of the best preserved Romanesque churches in the county. The tower was erected in the 13th century and arches in the 15th century.

The font, made of sandstone, date from the 1100s. There are also two Madonna sculptures from the Middle Ages. The pulpit was made in 1691.

References:

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Address

2727 Kinne-Vedum, Götene, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Carl-Gustaf Jansson (2 years ago)
Very nice and well-preserved church from the 12th century with beautiful paintings on the ceiling.

Ingela Ivarsson (3 years ago)
Kinne-Vedum's medieval church is built in sandstone and was consecrated in the 12th century. The church is one of the best preserved medieval churches in the area. There are good parrying opportunities directly adjacent to the church.

Leif Nordlander (3 years ago)
My wife and I got married here almost 48 years ago. One of the best preserved medieval churches in Sweden

Helen Tauberman (3 years ago)
Nice little church ?

johanna gustafsson (4 years ago)
Nice memorial place for relatives and a unique and well-preserved church with an interesting history.

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