Torpa Church

Varberg, Sweden

The construction of Torpa church has been dated back to the end of the 12th century. What makes this church remarkable is that it is one of the few churches that appears to have been signed by its founder. On the original reliefs on the southern doorway there is runic writing that reads ”Odulf gjorde kyrkan” (Odulf built the church). The current chapel was originally a nave in the Roman church. The vault murals are from the 15th century and the christening font is from the 12th century.

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Address

Torpavägen 87, Varberg, Sweden

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Details

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

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Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Patrick Nathanson (5 years ago)
Fantastically beautiful church ...

geoffrey makubuya (5 years ago)
So beautiful church and guesthouse

Leif Christenson (5 years ago)
Fantastic nice church with a very nice priest ?

Gert Olof Abrahamsson (5 years ago)
Worth at least a visit, very beautiful interior

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