Gillstad Church

Gillstad, Sweden

Gillstad Church dates from the 12th century, but the current exterior is mainly from the 1700s; in 1702 part of the wall collapsed and the church was rebuilt.

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2570, Gillstad, Sweden
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Ingela Ivarsson (3 years ago)
Gillstad's church in Lidköping municipality. The church is close to national road 44. Today there is only a small parking lot right next to the church. The church has a beautiful red wooden bell tower.
Elisabeth Carlsson (5 years ago)
Helen Tauberman (6 years ago)
Beautifully
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