Gammelgarn Church

Katthammarsvik, Sweden

The chancel and middle nave of the Gammelgarn Church were built in the early 1300s. The fortified tower date from the previous church built in the 1200s. The southern portal is beautifully decorated with mural paintings, made probably by master Fabulator. A pulpit was probably carved by the carpenter master Jochim Sterling from Visby in the 17th century.

References:

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

Address

Gammelgarns Annex 149, Katthammarsvik, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Engel Efeu (10 months ago)
Imposant und Kirche des Jahres 20216

Marion Kaletta (11 months ago)
Interesting to look at

Nils Böttcher (11 months ago)
Hübsche Kirche mit alten Malereien aus dem Mittelalter.

Bo Norrby (2 years ago)
A church full of nice spiritual atmosphere where it is easy to keep a proper distance.

Ingvar Krafft (2 years ago)
Worth a visit. Lovely environment both inside and out. Easy to park.

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