Torslanda Church, Torslanda, Sweden

The medieval Torslanda Church is one of the oldest churches on Hisingen and in the whole city, as the oldest part of the building, the nave is estimated to have been erected in the 12th century. The porch was added in 1766; the choir in 1780 and the sacristy in 1806.

Some of the interior of the church is also notable. There are two baptismal fonts - one made of stone, dating back to the 13th century, and a wooden one from the 16th century. The wooden pulpit was built in 1627. There is also a crucifix hanging above the entrance to the choir, made in the late 15th century and renovated in 1896. The 15th century altarpiece depicts God surrounded by the Twelve Apostles. However, Judas Iscariot is not present - he is substituted by king Olaf II of Norway with a wild beast under his feet. This symbolizes the triumph of Christianity over paganism in Norway.

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Ingemar Mathiasson (4 months ago)
Very nice new lighting in it.

Lars-Inge Söderberg (5 months ago)
Baptized confirmed, two fine parents in consecrated ground. My home church.

Linn Attefors (Mephistra) (14 months ago)
Made our wedding into something wonderfully fun and beautiful. Really understood us

Annelie Alvbåge (2 years ago)
Beautiful church built in the early 13th century.

Ida Sol (3 years ago)
Lagom stor kyrka. Välskött gravplats där friden tyvärr störs en smula av den näraliggande Kongahällavägen.

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