Follingbo Church

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Follingbo Church is a medieval church in Follingbo on the Swedish island of Gotland. Its Romanesque nave and tower are noteworthy for the professionalism with which they were built. It lies in the Diocese of Visby and is used of the Church of Sweden. ()

Local name: Follingbo kyrka Coordinates: 57°34'56"N, 18°23'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Visby Cathedral, Visborgskyrkan, Vårdklockan Church, Terra Nova Church.

5.2 miNW
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Forts and castles
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Church
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Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
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Church, Gothic architecture
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