Bro kyrka

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One of the most attractive churches on Gotland. Tower and chancel 13thc and nave ca 1300. Noted as a votive church perhaps explains the great variety of furnishings. Large number of orig. facade stone in the south wall. Picture stones fr. 5thc. in prayer chamber (see, Vall) and in tower wall. High Gothic nave portal. 14th and 15thc. paintings and 18thc. tapestry and acanthus decoration. Altar screen 1688. Font Sighrafr.1200. Holy Rood 13thc.

Translator: Luella Godman.
Road Road 148 towards Fårösund.

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