Eksta Church

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Church, Romanesque architecture

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Eksta Church is a medieval church in Eksta on the Swedish island of Gotland, in the Diocese of Visby. The church underwent substantial changes during a restoration in 1838. ()

Local name: Eksta kyrka Coordinates: 57°17'11"N, 18°12'23"E

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Eksta Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sproge Church, Levide kyrka, Fröjel Church, Silte Church.

2.3 miS
Church
Sproge Church
58 min walk • Sproge Church is a medieval church on the Swedish island of Gotland. Built during the 13th century, it was heavily restored in 1839-1840. It lies in the Diocese of Visby.
2.3 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Levide kyrka
58 min walk • Levide Church is a medieval church on the Swedish island of Gotland. It lies in the Diocese of Visby.
3.4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Fröjel Church
88 min walk • Fröjel Church is a medieval church in Fröjel on the Swedish island of Gotland. Fröjel Church may have been built to serve not only as a church, but also as a fortification. Stylistically, it is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and contains murals from the early 14th century.
4.7 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Silte Church
119 min walk • Silte Church is an almost unaltered medieval church on the Swedish island of Gotland. Silte Church was built during the 13th century and contains a number of medieval fittings as well as murals. It belongs to the Church of Sweden and lies in the Diocese of Visby.
5.3 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Fardhem Church
135 min walk • Fardhem Church is a medieval church in Fardhem on the Swedish island of Gotland. The present-day church may have been preceded by a stave church; the current church is one of the most well-preserved Romanesque churches on Gotland, built in stages from the 12th to 13th century.
4.6 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Gerum Church
118 min walk • Gerum Church is a medieval church in Gerum on the Swedish island of Gotland, built between c. 1200 and 1300. It is used by the Church of Sweden.
1.9 miW
Archaeological site
Ajvide Settlement
48 min walk • The Ajvide Settlement is located in Ajvide, Eksta, on the western coast of Gotland, Sweden. It covers an area of 200,000 m² and was occupied from the Late Mesolithic through to the mid Bronze Age.
3.2 miS
Archaeological site
Mästermyr
82 min walk • Mästermyr is a, now mostly drained, mire west of Hemse on the island of Gotland, Sweden. The Mästermyr chest was found here in 1936.
5.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Fardhem, Hemse
135 min walk • Fardhem is a populated area, a socken, on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the administrative Fardhem District, established on 1 January 2016.
5.7 miW
Island
Lilla Karlsö
145 min walk • The island is a designated nature reserve, making it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and lush forests, while taking in the fresh sea air and peaceful atmosphere.

Eksta Church

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Eksta Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)