Akebäck

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Roma Church and Barlingbo Church.

Roma Church

Church

Photo: Beninho, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Roma Church is a medieval church in Lövsta, Gotland. The church is one of the largest countryside churches on Gotland. Built during the 13th century, it displays influences from Cistercian architecture and may have been used by Dominicans preaching for the Northern Crusades.

Barlingbo Church

Church

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Barlingbo Church is a medieval church in Barlingbo on the Swedish island of Gotland. It dates from the 13th century and has been altered little since. It contains furnishings from several centuries, including an unusual medieval baptismal font, decorated with figures and runes.

Follingbo Church

Church

Photo: Karl Brodowsky, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Follingbo Church is a medieval church in Follingbo on the Swedish island of Gotland. Its Romanesque nave and tower are noteworthy for the professionalism with which they were built. It lies in the Diocese of Visby and is used of the Church of Sweden. Follingbo Church is situated 4 km northwest of Akebäck.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Träkumla.

Träkumla

Village

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Träkumla is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Akebäck.

Akebäck

Type: Locality with 88 residents
Also known as: “Akebaeck”
Location: Gotland Municipality, Gotland County, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

57.55° or 57° 33′ north

Longitude

18.4167° or 18° 25′ east

Population

Elevation

33 metres (108 feet)

Open location code

9F9WHC28+2M

GeoNames ID

8132500

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