Tingstäde Church

The church features a tall tower reaching 55 meters with Gothic galleries and a vaulted ceiling supported by a central column with carved capitals.

The structure evolved from a wooden church in the early 12th century to a stone building during the 13th and 14th centuries with Gothic modifications.

The church functioned as one of three asylum churches on Gotland where individuals accused of crimes could find shelter while awaiting their trial.

The interior contains multiple stone sculptures, medieval portals, and a 14th-century triumphal cross, making it a destination for architectural research.

The choir area differs from standard medieval church design by not including an apse, while ancient picture stones remain integrated into the building materials.

Location: Gotland Municipality

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/norragotland/tingstade-kyrka

GPS coordinates: 57.73633,18.61514

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:52