Dädesjö Church

The whitewashed stone church features thick walls, rounded arches, and minimal exterior decorations according to Romanesque architectural principles from the Middle Ages.

The church was constructed around 1200, making it one of the earliest stone religious structures within the current boundaries of Växjö Municipality.

The interior walls and ceiling contain medieval paintings and frescoes from the thirteenth century, illustrating religious narratives and theological concepts.

The church maintains regular opening hours during summer months, while visits outside this period require advance arrangements through the parish office.

Two vicarages, church stables, and a parish hall surround the church, forming an ecclesiastical complex that reveals medieval community organization.

Location: Växjö Municipality

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/vaxjo/dadesjo-gamla-kyrka

GPS coordinates: 57.01063,15.10682

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:01