Gårdstånga Church

Gårdstånga, Sweden

Gårdstånga church dates from the 13th century. The pulpit (1612), altarpiece (1612) and font (1621) are the works of Danish sculptor and carver Jakob Kremberg, who was a prominent maker of church carvings in Skåne during the reign of Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway.

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

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Ragnhild Somstedt-Svensson (11 months ago)
Nice place. Suitable for drinking coffee with you!
Inga-Lill Hörberg (4 years ago)
Nice church
Maria Tracz (4 years ago)
Here I find everything for the soul and well-being
Magnus P (5 years ago)
Very nice church with interesting and well made ceiling paintings. Well worth a visit.
Cecilia Rangvin (5 years ago)
Cozy smaller church in the country. Beautiful paintings!
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