Håstad Church

Lund, Sweden

Håstad Church was built in the 1200s in Gothic style. The tower was added later in the Middle Ages. It remained untouched until 1861, when it was restored by the design of C. G. Brunius. The font and wooden sculptures date from the 16th century. The triptych is also medieval. The altarpiece was painted by Justus Lundsgård on 1930.

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Håstads bygata 6, Lund, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Lars Johansson (5 years ago)
Håstad bjuder på historiens vingslag
Jeanette Kvist (5 years ago)
Varij A Ekelund (6 years ago)
Jätte mysig liten kyrka och kyrkogård.
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