Björke

Björke is a church in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Björke Church and Roma Abbey.

Church
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is a medieval church in on the Swedish island of , in the Diocese of Visby. The nave is the oldest part of , dating from the mid-13th century. is situated 340 metres west of Björke.

Monastery
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is a ruined Cistercian abbey and a crown estate in on the Swedish island of . The abbey was built in the 12th century. After the Reformation, its lands were confiscated by the Crown and subsequently turned into a crown estate. is situated 2½ km northeast of Björke.

Museum
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is a museum, which is situated 2 km northeast of Björke.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Gotland and Träkumla.

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Central is sparsely populated and mainly made up by farmlands and forests.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 9 km northwest of Björke.

Björke

Latitude
57.5067° or 57° 30′ 24″ north
Longitude
18.42677° or 18° 25′ 36″ east
Elevation
33 metres (108 feet)
Open location code
9F9WGC4G+MP
Geo­Names ID
2722212
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In Other Languages

From Norwegian to Swedish—“Björke” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian: “Björke”
  • Norwegian: “Bjørke”
  • Swedish: “Björke Kyrka”

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