Dalhem Church

Dalhem, Sweden

The nave and chancel of Dalhem Church were contructed in the early 1200s. It was enlarged some decades later by the workshop of master Egypticus. Murals were restored in the early 20th century. There is a beautiful tombstone in the northern wall from the 1100s.

References:

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

Address

609, Dalhem, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Paolo Caroli (9 months ago)
A very pleasant surprise. Small church, completely frescoed, not very bright. Nice cemetery.

Anna Stenius (10 months ago)
It is a beautiful church with lots to take in.

Nahoj Grebdron (3 years ago)
it's the outside that counts in valley homes. damn what a beautiful building from the outside (not so playful inside either)

Debbie Lundahl (6 years ago)
Impressive. ??

Johan Engelbrektsson (7 years ago)
Finaste kyrkan på ön

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