Linde Church, Medieval church in Linde, Sweden.
Description
Linde Church is a limestone structure featuring Romanesque architecture located on the island of Gotland in Sweden. The building displays characteristic rounded arches, vaulted ceilings, and sturdy stone columns, with an integrated cemetery adjoining the structure.
History
The building was constructed around 1300 and received its current appearance through major restoration work in 1951-1952 and again in 1973-1975. These efforts preserved the medieval character of the structure for later generations.
Culture
The northern wall displays 15th-century wall paintings depicting the Passion of Christ, while the western side shows scenes of women tormented by demons. These images remain visible to visitors as part of the church's visual story.
Practical
The building serves as both a place of worship and burial ground, with the cemetery directly integrated into the architectural complex. A visit requires respect for the active religious and commemorative nature of the site.
Did you know?
Two baptismal fonts from the 12th century remain inside, with one possibly created by the stonemason Hegvald. These rare objects are among the oldest elements at the site and demonstrate craftsmanship from an early period.
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