Hjo Church

Hjo, Sweden

The first church in Hjo was built sometimes in the late 1200s or early 1300s. It was destroyed by fire in 1794 and the current church replaced it in 1799. The current tower was erected during the restoration in the early 1900s.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Tunnbindaregränd 1A, Hjo, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1799
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

More Information

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