Alva Church, Medieval church in Gotland Municipality, Sweden
The stone structure of Alva Church features a late Romanesque choir with an apse and a broad unfinished tower from different construction periods.
The construction of Alva Church began in the late 12th century, with its choir and apse completed first, followed by the nave and tower over subsequent decades.
The church contains medieval wall paintings, a 13th-century triumphal cross, and a 12th-century baptismal font crafted by the Romanesque sculptor Hegvald.
Located at coordinates 57.20749°N and 18.36146°E, Alva Church operates as part of the Alva-Hemse-Rone parish within the Diocese of Visby.
The southern portal displays evidence of irregular construction methods, while the Romanesque choir portal contains sculpted reliefs attributed to the artist Sigraf.
Location: Gotland Municipality
Inception: 1200
GPS coordinates: 57.20749,18.36146
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:36
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