Viklau Church

Viklau, Sweden

Viklau Church choir and nave were built in the late 12th century. The medieval church was completed with tower in the mid-13th century.  The sacristy was added in 1852-1853.

One of Sweden's most well-known medieval sculptures, the Viklau Madonna, originally belonged to the church (now in the Swedish History Museum).

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583, Viklau, Sweden
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Founded: c. 1170
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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nas.stavgard.com

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Benedicte (4 years ago)
Иван Скляров (4 years ago)
Pia Dyvander Johansson (5 years ago)
A cozy church that is beautifully located, worth a visit
Martin Eriksson (6 years ago)
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