Bjälbo Church, Medieval church in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden
The stone church building features a prominent tower from the 12th century and exhibits traditional Swedish ecclesiastical architectural elements throughout its structure.
The construction of Bjälbo Church began in the early 12th century under the influence of Cistercian monks who arrived from France in 1143.
The church maintains its status as an ecclesiastical listed building complex, representing centuries of religious practices and community gatherings in Östergötland region.
The church building stands at coordinates 58.372083 latitude and 15.005194 longitude, with access to local amenities in the surrounding village of Bjälbo.
The church tower has connections to Ingrid Ylva, mother of Birger Jarl, who founded Stockholm, marking its importance in Swedish medieval history.
Location: Mjölby Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.37208,15.00519
Latest update: March 20, 2025 00:22
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