Alva, Hemse och Rone

Alva is a populated area, a socken, on the Swedish island of . It comprises the same area as the administrative Alva District, established on 1 January 2016.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Alva Church and Hemse Church.

Church
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is a medieval church in on the island of . The oldest parts of the church date from the late 12th century; with the halted construction of the tower about a century later, building activity ceased.

Church
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is a medieval Lutheran church in on the island of . Preceded by the most well-preserved early stave church discovered in Sweden, the current church dates mainly from the 13th century.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southern Gotland.

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The southern part of includes towns such as Hemse, Ljugarn and Burgsvik. It's a quiet region, with scenic beaches and some of the most famous rauks.

Alva, Hemse och Rone

Latitude
57.2075° or 57° 12′ 27″ north
Longitude
18.3614° or 18° 21′ 41″ east
Population
2,540
Elevation
25 metres (82 feet)
Open location code
9F9W6946+XG
Geo­Names ID
8131984
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Alva and Binge.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Havdhem Church and Uggarderojr.

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