Ekshärad Church

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Ekshärad Church was built between 1686-1688 and it is a timbered cruciform church with a shingle roof. There is a font from the 13th century, raredos and sacrament cabinet from the Middle Ages. On the organ loft you can see a series of funny portaits of kings. Ekshärad church is famous for its beautiful forged crosses of which the most are symbolising the tree of life.

Religious sites in SwedenAll sites in EkshäradSwedish Empire

Address
932, Ekshärad, Sweden

Established
1686-1688

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