Skivarp Church

Skivarp, Sweden

Skivarp Church was made of limestone probably in the 1150s. The vaulting was added in the 15th century and crow-stepped gable date also from the Middle Ages. The interior is decorated with frescoes made around the year 1500. The original medieval font is moved to the historical museum in Lund. The altar wall and pulpit date from the 17th century.

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Address

391, Skivarp, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1150s
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Ronald Dekker (16 months ago)
An absolute 'must' for anyone who likes to visit churches.

Lasse Jansson (17 months ago)
Very beautiful church

Ylva Olsson (2 years ago)
Old enriched church. Worth several visits.

Lukas Rudebeck (3 years ago)
Beautiful.

Tristan zoom (3 years ago)
The church was okay. But there was staff and poor parish home

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