Bjälbo kyrka

#145 among destinations in Sweden

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The Bjälbo runestones are three Viking Age memorial runestones, one of which has been lost, located at Bjälbo, which is a village in Mjölby Municipality, Östergötland, Sweden. One of the inscriptions provides evidence of the existence of guilds in Sweden during this period. ()

Local name: Östergötlands runinskrifter 66 Coordinates: 58°22'20"N, 15°0'19"E

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Bjälbo Trädgård 1ÖstergötlandSweden

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Bjälbo kyrka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vadstena Castle, Vadstena Town Hall, Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Vadstena Abbey.

6.7 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Vadstena Castle, Vadstena
172 min walk • Vadstena Castle stands as a majestic historical monument in the picturesque town of Vadstena, located on the eastern shores of Lake Vättern in Sweden. This well-preserved Renaissance castle, built in the 16th century, was originally conceived as a fortress by King...
6.7 miNW
City hall
Vadstena Town Hall, Vadstena
171 min walk • Vadstena Town Hall is a former town hall in Vadstena, Sweden. It is the oldest preserved town hall in Sweden.
6.8 miNW
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Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Vadstena
173 min walk • The runestone known as Östergötland Rune Inscription 179 or Ög 179, as listed in the Rundata catalog, stands on the east side of the Vadstena Abbey in Vadstena, Sweden. The stone is tinted red and is about 193 cm in height. The inscription is classified as being carved in runestone style Fp.
6.8 miNW
Catholic convent founded by St Birgitta
Vadstena Abbey, Vadstena
174 min walk • The Abbey Pax Mariae, more commonly referred to as Vadstena Abbey, situated on Lake Vättern in the Diocese of Linköping, Sweden, was the motherhouse of the Bridgettine Order.
3.5 miE
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Runestones of Högby
90 min walk • The Runestones of Högby are runestones located in the village of Högby in Östergötland, Sweden, but the name Högby runestone usually refers to the notable Ög 81. It is famous for its eloquent epitaph in fornyrðislag for all the five sons of a man. The runestone was found when the church was demolished in 1874.
5.3 miSW
Church
Kumla Church
136 min walk • Kumla Church is a limestone church, built in the 12th century. It is located at the lake Tåkern in Kumla socken in Mjölby Municipality in Östergötland, Sweden.
3.4 miNE
Stela
Östergötland Runic Inscription 165
86 min walk • Östergötland Rune Inscription 165 is a runestone located between Vårfrukyrkan and the town square in Skänninge. It is made of grey granite and is 230 cm tall. On the front of the runestone is the first part of the text, up until the word "suniʀ". It continues on the left side until the end of the text.
3.4 miNE
Monastery
Skänninge Abbey
86 min walk • Skänninge Abbey, also known as St. Ingrid's Priory, St. Martin's Priory or Skänninge Nunnery, was a Roman Catholic convent for females of the Dominican Order in Skänninge in Sweden, in operation from 1272 until 1544. It was founded by Saint Ingrid of Skänninge, and the center of her cult, and as such, it was often referred to as St.
6.6 miNW
58°26'42"N • 14°53'9"E
Wadstena Fogelsta Järnväg, Vadstena
170 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
6.8 miNW
58°27'6"N • 14°53'40"E
Mårten Skinnares hus, Vadstena
174 min walk • Museum
5.6 miSE
City
Mjölby
142 min walk • One of the main attractions in Mjölby is the Mjölby Church, a stunning medieval church with beautiful architecture and intricate details. Visitors can explore the church's interior and admire its impressive artwork and historical significance.