Hemse Church

The stone church features Romanesque architecture with a nave, choir, and tower, containing medieval murals depicting religious scenes and Latin inscriptions.

During renovation work in 1896, workers discovered remnants of an 11th-century stave church beneath the floor of the current stone structure.

The church walls display various medieval murals including centaurs, the Last Judgment, Saint George, Saint Martin, and the Passion of Christ.

The church maintains regular religious services as part of the Diocese of Visby and includes a cemetery within its grounds.

A rune inscription on the western wall of the choir contains a complete sequence of the runic alphabet known as futhark.

Location: Gotland Municipality

GPS coordinates: 57.23295,18.37301

Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:33