Glava Church, Arvika, Sweden

Glava Church is a lovely example of a church built in the baroque style. It was completed in 1735-1738. The interior is made particularly attractive by the high quality ceiling paintings, which were made by H.G. Schüffner. The church contains a couple of items of medieval inventory. The font was made in the Middle Ages. A fine image of the Virgin Mary dates from the thirteenth century. The village of Glava lies about thirty kilometres south of Arvika.

Address

Glava, Arvika, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1735-1738
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

majed almlyjy (2 years ago)
Very nice and there ??

Jonathan Galvez Valdes (3 years ago)
Nice church

Надія Гринишин (3 years ago)
Wonderful church

Hans-jörgen Johansson (3 years ago)
Very nice church!

Sandra Eliasson (3 years ago)
Nice church

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