Källa kyrka

Southeastern Sweden


This atmospheric church, at a little harbour about 36km northeast of Borgholm, off Rd 136, is a fine example of Öland’s medieval fortified churches. The broken rune stone inside shows the Christian cross growing from the pagan tree of life.


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