Föra Church, Lutheran church in Borgholm Municipality, Sweden
Föra Church blends a medieval defensive tower with a Neoclassical church building, featuring a roof lantern installed during its 1828 renovation. The structure displays multiple architectural periods and preserves numerous medieval artworks within its walls.
The original church at this site was built in the 11th century as a stave structure, replaced by a wooden church in the 1160s that evolved into a fortified building. The current form developed through centuries of combining these defensive and religious elements.
The medieval tower contains storage rooms, vaulted chambers, and archaeological findings including food remnants, clothing pieces, and board game tokens from different periods.
The building is regularly accessible and allows visitors to explore its various spaces, including storage rooms and vaulted chambers within the tower. Be aware that some passages and rooms have narrow passages and uneven floors, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The tower preserves what researchers consider Sweden's oldest surviving toilet facility, demonstrating how medieval occupants solved practical needs through clever structural design. This archaeological find reveals everyday practices that usually remain hidden from history.
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