Lye Church

The limestone structure features four entrance portals, with grey walls and dressed limestone details following both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.

The church construction began in the last quarter of the 12th century with the nave, while the tower was added during the first half of the 13th century.

The interior contains the largest collection of medieval stained glass windows in the Nordic countries, along with wall paintings revealed during the 1950s.

The church sits 300 meters south of the main road between Hemse and Ljugarn, surrounded by a cemetery enclosed within a low stone wall.

The Gothic chancel portal exhibits stone sculptures created by the Egypticus workshop, while the tower portal displays Romanesque sculptures by the artist Sigraf.

Location: Gotland Municipality

Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/garde/lye-kyrka

GPS coordinates: 57.29792,18.52636

Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:33