Stenkyrka Church, Medieval church in Stenkyrka, Sweden
Stenkyrka Church is a medieval church with cemetery in Gotland featuring a prominent 14th-century tower and three entrances in different styles. The building displays two Romanesque portals and one Gothic entrance with intricate stone carving.
Construction began in the mid-13th century with the choir completed first. The main vessel was consecrated in 1255 by the bishop of Linköping.
The interior walls show medieval paintings from different periods with ornamental designs and biblical scenes. These murals from various centuries reveal how artistic styles changed across different eras.
This church belongs to a parish that manages several nearby churches and holds regular services. Visitors should respect typical opening hours for churches on Gotland and dress appropriately for a sacred space.
The cemetery contains one of the oldest dated gravestones on Gotland from the year 1200. This stone offers a rare glimpse into early medieval burial practices on the island.
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