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The exact period of the cemetery’s foundation is unknown. However, the oldest tombstone is dated to the early 20th century, so it can be assumed it was constructed in that period. The cemetery is not marked on old maps. The wall was erected by the ESJF in August 2015.

Vate Church is one of the 92 medieval churches on the island of Gotland.

Vatnås Church is a small cross church with a turret in the centre of the cross plan and an open annex in front of the west portal. The year of construction of the church cannot be determined exactly, as the church accounts are not preserved. Based on information from the parish priest Bernhoft in 1745 and the inscriptions on the church and its furnishings, the date of construction has been fixed at around 1660. The interior was restored in 1947-48 with much of its original furniture and appearance.

The church in Vatne is a wooden church that was built in 1868. The church has a long plan and was designed by the architect Fritz Meinhardt. The church was moved to this location to provide a more central location and to make it easier for people to get to the church by boat.

The Vats church was built in 1855 according to the drawings of Hans von Linstow. The church, probably the third in Vats, is located in the middle of the village. The church, which was demolished shortly after the new building was ready, was built around 1640. The church that stood here before was probably a stave church.

The second church in the village, called Agia Varvara, is about 300m south of the Agios Georgios parish church. It was built in 1954-55. After 1974, the building fell into disrepair and the roof collapsed. Satellite images show that the building was repaired between 2009 and 2011. Today, the building appears to be used as a social club space.

The Agios Georgios Church is located right in the centre of the village. The foundation stone of the building was laid in 1856.

The Vaxholm Church has a long history. During the 16th century, the village had only a small chapel to practice their religion. The following centuries, the building was replaced, removed, enlarged, demolished, and so on. The current building was constructed in 1760. It took a while to build and the church was inaugurated in 1803. Afterwards, the sacristy was added in 1896 and several renovations and additions followed.

Växjö Cathedral is of medieval origin, but after several fires (notably in 1276 and 1570), it was greatly influenced by the restoration of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Veavågen church is a brick church that was built in 2009. The church has a rectangular plan and designed by the architectural firm Brandsberg Dahls-Arkitekter.