Rogslösa Church

Borghamn, Sweden

The tower of Rogslösa Church was built in the 1100s and the existing nave in 1200s. The ornamentation around the church door was carved at this time, and depicts a number of religious and Biblical themes. It is renowned as a particularly fine example of work from the period. The inventory includes a German triptych from the 15th century and a late medieval processional crucifix.

References:

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

Address

936, Borghamn, 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

Lotta Engstedt (2 years ago)
So interesting! Go there and see the unique fantastic gate i.a.

Göran Andersson (3 years ago)
Impressive forging on the very old church gate.

Peter Zakrisson (3 years ago)
It is a very nice and well-kept place ??

Christer Larsen (3 years ago)
Why is the church locked. Put a glass pane in the door so you can see the beautiful door in all seasons

Ewa Pihl (4 years ago)
A wonderful old church, with a beautifully decorated gate.

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