Värmdö Church, Medieval church in Värmdö Municipality, Sweden
Värmdö Church is a stone church in Värmdö Municipality with high walls covered in roof tiles. The building features a cross-shaped design that incorporates north and south grave chapels within a single structure.
The church was built in the 13th century and stands as the oldest medieval church in the Stockholm archipelago. The vestry and porch were added during the 1430s.
The church displays medieval wooden sculptures and memorials to prominent families such as Fleming, Bagge, and Snakenborg. These pieces reflect the lives of people who held importance in this region across the centuries.
The church is managed by Svenska kyrkan and requires advance booking for ceremonies such as weddings and religious services. Visitors should contact the church to arrange visits outside of scheduled services.
Until the 19th century, the church served communities spread across 16 fjords, with a bay extending directly to the building for boat access. This made it a central gathering point for people living on surrounding islands.
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