Borrie Church

Ystad, Sweden

Borrie Church is one of the oldest and smallest in Scania. It was probably built in the early 1100s in Anglo-Saxon style. It consisted of a nave, chancel and apse. The tower was added in the 13th century and demolished in the 19th century. The church was abandoned and left to decay before the reconstruction made in the 19th century.

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Address

Borrievägen 202, Ystad, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Harold Pskowski (2 years ago)
Beautiful church, originally Romanesque, but modified over the years. Considerable interior decoration, with very fine wood carving. Worth a visit if you are in Ystad.

Laura Wiegand (2 years ago)
Beautiful historic place with a nice atmosphere.

lamb7308 (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with a warm, welcoming air.

Maketsu (2 years ago)
Beatifull church

Fakhira Bano (2 years ago)
Very beautiful and peaceful with a lovely attraction of stone carvings on the floor.

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