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

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Liv Barbro Veimodet (13 months ago)
Cozy church and nice ceremony
Peo (2 years ago)
Nice really old church in the middle of the townhouse area
Sten-Uno Hulthen (2 years ago)
Was in church for baptism. A very beautiful little church. Nice parish hall and a nice priest ?
Carin Strandenquist (3 years ago)
Finest church, feels safe. Unfortunately, I was there at a funeral ?
Johanna Hasson (3 years ago)
File small church that is 500 years old.
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