Morlanda Church

Ellös, Sweden

Morlanda church is the only survived medieval church on the island of Orust. The current appearance dates from the 17th century. The bell tower was erected in 1765. The organs, made in 1604 in Copenagen, are the oldest still working organs in Sweden.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Morlanda 125, Ellös, Sweden

See all sites in Ellös

Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Fiskebäckskil Church (6,3 km)
Dragsmark Abbey Ruins (7 km)

Gustav Adolf Square (60,5 km)
Christina Church (60,5 km)
Gothenburg Museum of Art (61,9 km)
Vasa Church (61,7 km)
Kronhuset (60,4 km)
Medical History Museum (60,3 km)
Gothenburg Cathedral (60,7 km)
East India Company House (60,5 km)
Bohus Fortress (46,9 km)

User Reviews

Annika Knutsson (3 years ago)
That church means an incredible deal to me, it's my half family comes from there on my mother's side Annika Knutsson

Sten-Uno Hulthen (3 years ago)
Morlanda parish yard was very nice. Great place to get vaccinated.

roy hincapie (4 years ago)
Orust oldest church with Sweden's oldest fully functioning organ

ي̷̀̊ط̶̭͋ا̴́͘ن̶̭̐ س̸̾̕ر̶̆͐ ̴̑͠ا̴̈́̅ل̴͑͠ش̷̋̎ (4 years ago)
Is a Buddhist

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historical Gems of Costa Verde

Historic Site of the week

Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.