Vist Church

Ulricehamn, Sweden

Vists Church was probably built in the 1200s according the dating in baptismal font. It was restored and the tower added in 1891-93. The crucifix dates from the 1600s and bells from the 1700s (the smaller one from 1704 is probably a war trophy from Poland). The altar was made in 1939 by Gunnar Torhamn.

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Address

Vist 914, Ulricehamn, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Torgny Petersson (3 months ago)
Beautiful little church and a very peaceful and well-kept cemetery

Torbjörn Jonsson (4 months ago)
A very nice cemetery arrangement, professionally managed and really feels like a nice place, even though it is a cemetery.

Ulrica Östlundh (9 months ago)
A nice and peaceful place to visit loved ones.

Mattias Nystrand (16 months ago)
Came to this hidden gem as the sun had just set. A quiet place sheltered from the westerly wind by the dramatic hillsides to the west of the church. An unusual church architecture, but extremely beautiful and beautifully located!

Jörgen Helin (2 years ago)
A small intimate church with a beautiful location. In the countryside, but close to the town of Ulricehamn. Popular wedding church or for baby baptism.

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