Jät Old Church

Växjö, Sweden

The Old Church of Jät dates from the year 1226. The wooden sacristy was made in 1733. The external belfry was built probably in the 17th century. It was damaged by fire in 1924 and restored in 1929. The interior is richly decorated by local artist Johan Christian Zschotzscher in 1749. The crucifix dates from the late Middle Ages.

There is a legend about Miss Eketrä, who was buried in the crypt. When they opened her grave several centuries later, her body was as well preserved as the day she died. Recorded information is available in Swedish, English and German.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Jät Stommen 2, Växjö, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1226
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.vaxjo.se

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Britta Langen (9 months ago)
An old and beautifully designed church with paintings that contain a lot of history and symbolism. The church is definitely worth a visit.

Bengt Englund (10 months ago)
Nice church, and the area is connected to relaxation

Anett Hamann (2 years ago)
A church richly painted inside. A beautiful and impressive site even in gray weather.

Helene Hörberg (4 years ago)
Fantastically beautiful old church, with the opportunity to listen to information in several different languages.

Pontus Albinzon (7 years ago)

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