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L0Ka
You don´t have to be religious to like this church, it´s magnificent and filled with history from the saint Birgitta and others.
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Silentzio
For sweden, a nice and big church. During our visit confirmation was ongoing, so we had to keep to the sides.Still, I like the atmosphere of the church and recommend a visit.
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Aline2611
The town of Vadstena is very nice to see but not more than half oa day.The church and the surroudings are worth a little.The highlight for me, a wonderful piece of wood art in this church, I'll say no more.
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acorna
If you are going to travel in Sweden, try and include Vadstena in your itinerary. It is very much worth it. The town itself is worth a stroll and enjoying quiet minute with a cup of coffee. And then, you can go to the church for a spiritual experience. This is one of these fine gothic churches that are not overriden with tourists, where you can still meditate and feel centuries-long and ageless feel of belief, almost presence of Holy Spirit itself.
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DuinoAlumni
Went there for a day and I must say that it was a charming village with a beautiful setting by the lake. The church was beautiful. Calm and definitely worth a visit.
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lothloria
Of course you should visit the church while in Vadstena. This is one of the things that the town is most famous for. The church in itself is very impressive. The entry is free but you can make a voluntary donation once inside - it's for a good cause (to keep the church open to the public and maintain it).The surroundings with the convent and monastary are quite astonishing and you can feel the wings of history all around you.I'd also really recommend a visit to St:a Birgitta's Museum (in the old convent).
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322stevenh
We walked the grounds and inside the church and had a wonderful time. Excellent example of churches of this period
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64AnneB
This is an old church - 14C. It is said saint Brigitte didn't like its location and turned it around herself - the holes her fingers left are to be seen. She is also buried in the church and is the only real Saint Sweden has.
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Louichan
We were staying with Swedish friends in the area and they took us to the charming little village of Vadstena for the afternoon. The church is the major attraction and draws pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The info. center inside will tell you about the historic importance. We were surprised to see ancient crypts underfoot, worn by centuries of feet passing over. In one sense, they should be preserved, but I think the understanding is that the church is still used and enjoyed by many people, just as it always has been, so they don't want to cordon things off and turn it into a museum.
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jj435Rye
The church and surrounding area are important for understanding local history. Although much of the cloister and monastery grounds are in ruins, the signage (in English as well as Other languages) provides a good sense of religious life. The church is also worth seeing for its art and relics as well as design.