Gammelgarn Church
Gammelgarn Church is one of the 92 medieval churches on the island of Gotland. The church stands next to a defensive tower probably built to protect the congregation from external attacks.
About this building
The oldest remaining part of the church is the 12th-century tower, although the roof was restored in the 18th century. The rest of the church was completely rebuilt in the 14th century in a Gothic style.
The southern portal of the church is richly adorned with sculptures that reference some scenes from the Old Testament. Of particular note is a medieval tomb inside the church with runes inscribed on its surface.
