Anga Church

Katthammarsvik, Sweden

Anga church, built in the 1200s, is one of the smallest in Gotland. The interior is richly decorated by master Halvard. The altar date from the 14th century and triumph cruficix from the 15th century. The pulpi was made in the late 1600s. There is a runic inscription in the northern wall listing peasants, who worked in the construction.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

587 Anga, Katthammarsvik, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.guteinfo.com

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Magnus KARLSSON (4 years ago)
Beautiful in all its glory. Worth a visit.

Kenth Löbergsli (4 years ago)
Old and interesting church.

Hans-Erik Karlsson (6 years ago)
Has nice meeting room outside

Per Dahlberg (6 years ago)
Beautiful church with historical paintings

John Brinck (7 years ago)
Fin kyrla

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